Description
WSP is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer to join their Troy, NY office.
The successful candidate 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 research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures. The ideal candidate will generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project and ensure 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.
Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- 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 site characteristics 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 notebooks/logs.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 year 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.
- 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 discipline-specific design software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior internship related to degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
- Active participation in local professional practice organizations.
Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation: Expected Salary: $63,800 - $81,000