Description
WSP is currently seeking a Structural Engineer to join our growing Aviation Facilities practice in Denver, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their technical expertise while contributing to complex airport terminal, concourse, hangar, and aviation support facility projects.
As a Structural Engineer in our Aviation team, you will be involved in projects and contribute to aviation facility planning, design, assessment, and construction projects while developing expertise in the unique structural demands of airport environments.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Performing structural engineering analysis, design, and calculations for airport terminals, concourses, hangars, maintenance facilities, support buildings, and other aviation-related infrastructure.
- Assisting with the development of structural plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and other technical deliverables for aviation facility projects.
- Supporting the design, rehabilitation, expansion, and construction of structural systems and load-bearing elements for new and existing airport facilities.
- Participating in engineering studies, site investigations, facility assessments, and inspections to evaluate existing conditions and support design recommendations.
- Analyzing and interpreting engineering data and assisting in developing practical solutions to design and construction challenges associated with active airport environments.
- Preparing technical documentation, calculations, sketches, tables, figures, and BIM-based deliverables to communicate engineering findings and recommendations.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams including architects, planners, civil engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, airport operators, airlines, and aviation stakeholders.
- Supporting project planning, scope development, and delivery of small- to medium-sized aviation design projects.
- Applying applicable building codes, structural design standards, aviation guidelines, and accepted engineering practices.
- Supporting seismic, wind, blast, progressive collapse, and specialty loading analyses as required for aviation facilities.
- Utilizing structural analysis and BIM software to develop and coordinate structural designs.
- Supporting construction administration activities including review of RFIs, submittals, field observations, and responses to contractor questions.
- Maintaining WSP quality-control standards and procedures for engineering calculations, documentation, and deliverables.
- Supporting projects for airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, state agencies, and private-sector aviation clients.
- Upholding WSP's standards for safety, quality, integrity, and ethical decision-making.
- Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 3-5 years of relevant post-education engineering experience, including structural design experience.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
- Working knowledge of structural engineering principles, design practices, and building design/construction processes.
- Experience with structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and foundation systems.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes, structural design standards, and construction requirements.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations and apply technical information to practical design and construction challenges.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a dynamic project environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience with structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, SAFE, RISA, STAAD, or similar applications.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM coordination tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies.
- Ability to travel occasionally based on project requirements.
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.
The expected salary for this position in Colorado is $100,600 - $130,700.