Structural Engineer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Northeast US Operations based in Portland, Maine. Our team is a multi-disciplinary science/engineering/architecture team of 150+ staff, located in one of the most livable cities in the US. WSP offers the technical challenges of projects located throughout the US and globally within the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.

The role of the Structural Engineer is to work within multidisciplinary teams of engineers, and designers on building projects with an emphasis on engineering. The successful candidate will be working on the structural scope of multidiscipline projects as either the Designer of Record leading a team of engineers and designers, or as part of the structural engineering team responsible for specific engineering tasks. The nature and progression of the assignments and the level of responsibilities will depend on your experience, performance, and willingness to grow. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. This is a great opportunity to work on a variety of projects within the US and around the world. Project types generally include studies, assessment, upgrades and renovations of existing structures, and new construction for federal, state, and private-sector clients. Recent and ongoing projects include highly secure radar facilities; state building renovations; industrial office space, warehouses, and maintenance facilities; water/wastewater infrastructure; and development of design standards for federal agencies. The position will primarily work in an office/home office setting but may require travel to client facilities.

Your Impact

• Lead a team of engineers and designers on structural engineering and design activities through engineering concept to construction documents for multidiscipline design projects.
• Analyze new and existing structures per required code.
• Develop calculation packages as required.
• Perform existing structures assessment to evaluate their capacity and ability to resist new loading requirements; produce technical reports with technically sound recommendations.
• Be able to use engineering fundamentals to solve seemingly complex problems.
• Be able to present and describe engineering solutions and concept competently to both technical and non-technical audience.
• Develop structural models to solve engineering problems based on sound engineering principles.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience.
• Expertise in developing construction drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge through experience in developing level of efforts estimate and client proposals.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Solid understanding of structural fundamentals required.
• Knowledge of building codes including seismic and wind requirements.
• Strong experience with building materials (steel, concrete, masonry, wood).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and or REVIT.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong knowledge of a structural analysis software such as STAAD or RISA and willingness and ability to learn new analysis softwares.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Why join our Portland WSP Team? We are a close-knit team of dedicated professionals working to find solutions for our diverse customer base! Our knowledgeable and skilled Architects and Engineers make us known in the industry and drive our recognition for delivering high quality and technical excellence. We realize this success is the result of the efforts and abilities of our people. Our Portland, Maine team takes pride in maintaining a small family-like environment, while also having the structure, resources, and opportunities of a large international organization. Our Portland office is right in the heart of Downtown Portland; a diverse and lively city with an outstanding restaurant scene and lots to do if you're an outdoor enthusiast or love the Arts - something for everyone! What is considered the hub of WSP's Northeast Region, we are looking to grow our team to support our current workload as well as advance our strategic planning towards our future vision - please consider joining us!

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