Early Professional Structural Engineer-Boston

About the role

This Opportunity Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to dams, hydraulic structures, energy storage and generating facilities. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to dams, hydraulic structures, energy storage and generating facilities.
• Prepare or review of design calculations, design criteria documents or studies.
• Prepare or review of field work plans, construction activities, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Prepare or review of construction and bid specifications.
• Prepare or review of drawings.
• Prepare or review of written reports.
• Participate in site inspections for a range of projects throughout the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Cumulative interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, drafting and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Skills

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, drafting and tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

$58,200 - $96,030

Schedule

Flexible and agile workplace model.

WSP

About WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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