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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Junior Structural (Buildings) Engineer

WSP Denver, CO entry full-time

Salary

$74,100 - $116,200 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Junior Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join their Federal Programs AEC Team. The successful candidate will work on structural engineering projects for federal, defense, and public-sector clients. The role involves performing structural analysis and design, developing structural drawings and specifications, and participating in site visits and construction-phase services.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform structural analysis and design of new and existing buildings under the supervision of experienced engineers.
  • Develop structural drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation.
  • Perform engineering calculations and use structural analysis and design software to evaluate building loads and design structural members and connections.
  • Develop structural design concepts and coordinate structural requirements with other disciplines.
  • Prepare complete, accurate, and concise structural calculations, design drawings, specifications, reports, and building information models.
  • Participate in site visits and construction-phase services.
  • Complete required company, safety, and project-specific training.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
  • Familiarity with structural building codes and design standards.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Familiarity with structural design and modeling software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D, RAM Concept, SAFE, Revit, and AutoCAD.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Retirement savings.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary (all locations except for Colorado): $74,100 - $116,200.
  • Expected Salary (Colorado only): $79,300 - $109,000.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Engineer-in-Training certification
  • Prior internship related to the degree of study

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/93063

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