Description
WSP is seeking an Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer to join their Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team in Washington D.C.
As an Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer, you will provide support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for due diligence, remediation, improvement, and construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions.
- Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, and modelling techniques to ensure safety and functionality.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on securing structural soundness.
- Write technical reports summarising research with findings and conclusions.
- Assist with risk identification and assessment, and provide input on design concepts and construction activities.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on various projects.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 1-3 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, and processes.
- Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
- Highly familiar with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Analytical mindset with sound judgement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior design experience.
- Active participation in local professional practice organisations.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalisation proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected salary: $90,000 - $105,600