Early Career Structural Engineer (Buildings)

WSPWSPIrvine, California, United States
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Posted

9/10/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$80k - $95k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The structural engineer will perform design and restoration of building superstructures and foundations using various materials like timber, steel, and concrete. They will also assist with site inspections, technical documentation, and the application of digital design tools to ensure project safety and compliance.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with 0 to 1 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Building Information Modeling software such as Revit and strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Key skills

Structural designTimber designConcrete designSteel designMasonry designStructural engineeringRevitAutoCADMicrostationBuilding information modelingTechnical documentationResearchCommunicationTeamworkAnalytical mindset

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About WSP

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

73,416

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

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Job categories

EngineeringConstruction

Description

THIS OPPORTUNITY WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Structural Engineer  to work out of our Irvine, CA  office. Be involved in projects with our Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.  The successful candidate will have the following key attributes: * Passion for structures and architecture * Excellent communications skills * Demonstrated teamwork abilities Candidates can expect advanced training in structural design and digital design technology; and participation with colleagues around the world in practice area networks and other forums of learning and collaboration.   YOUR IMPACT * Perform structural design of new buildings and restoration of existing buildings throughout the United States * Analyze and design superstructures and foundations in timber, concrete, steel, and masonry. * Utilize latest technology and digital tools for design * Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits. * Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.  * Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.  * Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs. * Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction. * 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 or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. * 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience * Excellent research skills with analytical mindset. * Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.   * 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. * Experience with Building Information Modeling software, such as Autodesk Revit * Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.   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.   Preferred Qualifications: * Recent/Upcoming Spring 2027 Graduates in an accredited Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program. * Masters Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred * The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering. * Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.    WSP Benefits:   WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.   Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $80,000-95,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.    #LI-GA1 About WSP 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. www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/] WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a 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. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

Requirements

  • Structural design
  • Timber design
  • Concrete design
  • Steel design
  • Masonry design
  • Structural engineering
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Microstation
  • Building information modeling
  • Technical documentation
  • Research
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical mindset

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Voting leave

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