Associate Structural Engineer

　　Req ID 17709

　　Associate Structural Engineer

　　Who We Are

　　At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

　　This Opportunity

　　WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Structural Engineer for our New York, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Facilities Group and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

　　The Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) leads and design projects that supports local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects. Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing transportation throughout the region. TFG has over 60 engineers and architects throughout the Northeast Region, with major design hubs located in New York City, Boston, St Louis and San Francisco.

　　The position offers varied projects in the transportation field within the NY Metro Region. The Associate Structural Engineer position will work under the supervision of a Senior Structural Engineer and includes designs in rail and bus stations, pre-k thru higher education projects, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems, as well a wide array of projects that lead and support the engineering divisions. Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANY&NJ, Amtrak, NJ Transit, NYC SCA, contractors, and local utilities. The scale of work varies from small to mega-projects; the position offers the candidate a wide variety of structural engineering assignments and tremendous exposure to varied disciplines within the New York Office.

　　Your Impact

　　Development of structural design, details and drawings, including calculations for new and renovation work

　　Developing drawings in REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, and MicroStation

　　Utilizing Microsoft Excel and Mathcad Prime to develop of structural calculations

　　Knowledge in structural analysis software such as SAP, STAAD.Pro, RAM Steel, ETABS,and/or SAFE (or equivalent)

　　Field inspection of structural systems of buildings

　　Coordinating with various engineering disciplines as well as with architects

　　Working within a paperless (or limited-use) office environment and remote working when required

　　Complete training on assigned tasks.

　　Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.

　　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.

　　Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

　　Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

　　Typical projects types include:

　　Transportation segments include rail, bus, subway, airports and marine ports; Facility building types include administration buildings, tolling structures, parking structures, bus, rail and subway stations including associated maintenance facilities, ancillary buildings, ventilation buildings, central heating and refrigerant plant buildings, etc.

　　Pre-K through higher education school buildings

　　Resiliency related studies and design

　　Parks and recreation centers

　　Growth Opportunities include:

　　Develop into the Structural Engineer II level

　　Assist on the development of the proposals

　　Work on design-build projects including direct interaction with clients

　　Work on high profile type projects including direct interaction with clients

　　Who You Are

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering

　　1+ years of related experience

　　Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

　　Proficient in the development of structural engineering calculations, structural analysis models, details and contract drawings.

　　Knowledgeable in state and city building codes, as well as industry standard specifications (ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC 360, etc.)

　　Understanding of construction documents

　　Knowledgeable in STAAD.Pro, SAP, ETABS, SAFE, RAM Structural System, Mathcad, Excel or similar structural design software

　　Proficiency of AutoCAD; knowledgeable in MicroStation (or ability to quickly learn)

　　REVIT (or the ability to quickly learn)

　　Excellent communication and writing skills and well organized

　　Self-starter, able to work independently and able to multi-task

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Structural engineering experience in buildings and similar structures within the transportation industry

　　Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering

　　Knowledge in the development of CSI-format construction specifications

　　NY/NJ/Connecticut area resident preferred

　　Knowledge of VBA or other programming language

　　WSP Benefits:

　　WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.

　　Compensation:

　　Expected Salary (all locations): $64,100- $105,820

　　WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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　　Additional Requirements

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

　　Travel Required: N/A - No travel required

　　Job Status: Regular

　　Employee Type: Full

　　Primary Location: NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA

　　All locations: US-NY-New York

　　About WSP

　　WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

　　WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

　　At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

　　WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

　　The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

　　NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

　　WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.