Early Career Structural Engineer - 17004

Lawrence, NJ

Early Career Structural Engineer - 17004

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Structural Engineer for our Lawrenceveille, NJ Office Location.  The following locations will also be considered: Morristown and Newark NJ.  Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach - and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

  • Projects that are currently active include work on bridges, sign structures, and ancillary structures for NJDOT, NJTA, and other agencies.
  • We support design and construction support services including site visits to verify design constraints or assess construction conditions

Your Impact

  • Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
  • Apply basic principles of Structural Engineering.
  • Assist with project research, field work, and design calculations and analysis.
  • Support preparation of design drawings/plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
  • Assist more experienced engineers in broader engineering activities, assuming more responsibility as experience increases.
  • Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
  • 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 an accredited Civil Engineering, or related degree.  Recent Masters Degree recipients are also encouraged to apply. 
  • 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
  • Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
  • The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Recent graduate or May 2024 Graduate in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.
  • 0-3 years of internship/early career experience in Structural Engineering.
  • Experience using Microstation, AutoCAD and knowledge of reading drawings.  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • E.I.T. Certification.

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