Early Career Structural Engineer - 16795

Newark, NJ

Early Career Structural Engineer - 16795

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Structural Engineer for our Newark, NJ office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

The position will take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, roadways. The position will generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of projects. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

Your Impact

  • Assist more experienced engineers in broader engineering activities, assuming more responsibility as experience increases.
  • Prepare design documents including drawings, specifications, and calculations, and structural modeling in support of broader engineering activities.
  • Gather and record information to be used for writing specifications.
  • Assist with bridge inspection, field, and office work.
  • Prepare technical studies and reports.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience 
  • Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Proficient 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, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent graduate or May 2024 Graduate in an accredited Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.
  • Candidates shall possess an E.I.T. certification.
  • The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Structural Engineering.
  • Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, Microstation, MS Excel, Mathcad, SAP2000.

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