Structural Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Irvine
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
Structural Engineer
Req ID 11660
Structural Engineer
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to
innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready
to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.
To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets,
backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work
environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of
our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through
our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional
diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with
the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our
commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work
environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP
employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
Englekirk, a WSP Company, is seeking Structural Engineer for our
Irvine, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Property and
Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets
our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence,
investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of
building and infrastructure projects in the public and private
sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design,
concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing
structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges,
roadways, and mechanical structures. Generates accurate and concise
reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and
construction specifications. 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
Perform professional structural engineering work and assist with
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.
Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept
development, design requirements, and operating strategies to
account for the safety and functionality of end-users,
transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready
solutions with structural engineering design standards.
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of
engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to
execute project work, assist with laying out installations,
establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide
construction, selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability,
calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and
ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit
applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and
technical analysis memos.
Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical
assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and
pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate
reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the
interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized
projects.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and
presentations that explain research and findings to improve,
prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction
issues or problems.
Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information
on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to
plan for future needs.
Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data
obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing
action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and
Safety Plans (HASPs).
Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and
infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local and
privately funded improvement and development projects.
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.
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering
discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process,
design/build, and the application to project work-related
issues.
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction
management; including rehabilitation and new design.
Highly familiar with relevant structural and civil construction
laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping
requirements.
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in
evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with
others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an
engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy,
multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic
work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as
part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation,
software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models,
spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e.,
MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope,
ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
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:
Master's Degree in Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Prior design experience.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional
practice organizations.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on
a providing health and financial stability throughout the
employee's career.
Expected Salary: $85,900 - $128,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description
of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the
successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or
federal law.
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Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: IRVINE - LAGUNA CANYON RD.
All locations: US-CA-Irvine
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
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.
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