# Lead Structural (Buildings) Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Arlington, VA
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $102,200 - $149,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Full-Time Lead Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join our WSP USA Solutions Inc. team. As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will be involved in projects and have the opportunity to lead major portions of structural design work, operate with greater autonomy, provide technical direction to project teams, and help mentor developing staff.

**Responsibilities**

- Lead structural analysis and design of new and existing buildings, including gravity and lateral systems, foundations, and structural components constructed of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.

- Develop and oversee structural drawings, specifications, calculations, reports, and design documentation using site observations, existing-condition information, geotechnical reports, and other project data.

- Successfully deliver design projects in design-bid-build, Design-Build, or Alternative Delivery frameworks.

- Establish structural design concepts, select appropriate structural systems and materials, and coordinate structural requirements with architectural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.

- Serve as the structural point of contact for assigned tasks or project areas, coordinating directly with internal project managers, discipline leads, clients, and review agencies as appropriate.

- Review structural calculations, design drawings, specifications, reports, and building information models prepared by others for technical completeness, coordination, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project criteria.

- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality review support for junior and mid-level staff.

- Lead or support site visits and construction-phase services, including documenting existing conditions and construction progress, reviewing submittals, and responding to requests for information while complying with applicable safety requirements and site-specific procedures.

- Support project delivery by planning discipline work, identifying technical issues early, communicating risks, and helping drive structural deliverables to completion within scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

- Remain current in structural engineering codes, standards, federal design criteria, and industry practices relevant to building design and assessment.

- Complete required company, safety, and project-specific training.

- 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.

**Requirements**

- Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.

- 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in the analysis and design of building structures.

- Professional Engineer license.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance.

- US citizenship is required.

- Advanced knowledge of structural building codes, design standards, and structural engineering principles.

- Advanced proficiency with structural analysis, design, and modeling software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D, RAM Concept, SAFE, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools.

**Benefits**

- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

- Retirement savings

- Paid sick leave

- Paid vacation

- Paid parental leave

- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

**Compensation**

- Expected Salary: $102,200 - $149,000

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## Skills

### Required
- ETABS
- SAP2000
- RISA-3D
- RAM Concept
- SAFE
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Structural Analysis
- Design Standards
- Building Codes

### Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering
- Structural Engineer license
- DBIA Certification
- Active US Government Security clearance
- Seismic design and assessment experience

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