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WSP USA Associate Consultant, Structural Engineering in Providence, Rhode Island
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer for our Providence, RI office. The following locations will also be considered: Boston, MA. Be involved in projects with our Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have the following key attributes:
Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of buildings. Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
Your Impact
Design
Perform structural design on a variety of assignments for structural elements under minimal supervision
Develop design solutions to architectural engineering challenges using mass timber, masonry, reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and other structural materials.
Review submittals and shop drawings
Evaluate design calculations for projects
Examine existing structures, including historic buildings with archaic construction methods
Perform project specific analyses
Prepare necessary plans, specifications, estimates, and technical memorandums
Develop building information models for structural designs
Analytics
Utilize technical knowledge to propose creative solutions and solve complex technical problems
Compile and review reports
Use necessary computer software tools and applications to solve difficult engineering problems
Perform work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule
Collaboration
Coordinate closely with the team on projects, as well as other disciplines as needed, to support client needs
Coordinate and manage tasks within projects, including coordination of 3D computer models
Participate in or lead structural or project related team meetings
Mentor and guide entry-level engineers and collaboratively share information
Seek to develop client relationships
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
Other duties as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor''s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
1-3 years of experience
E.I.T. Certification
Experience in structural analysis and design of buildings using steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber, experience with building information modeling, coordination of building designs with architects and other design professionalsExperience with effectively leading a team and/or tasks for technical assignments
Member of and actively participates in local professional practice organization(s) including attending meetings/lectures
Excellent communication, written, and interpersonal skills
Ability to utilize current technical knowledge and applications
Attention to detail and highly organized
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
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree or Ph.D.
P.E or S.E Preferred
Participation on conference panels, poster sessions, papers or presentations
Experience with Autodesk Revit, ETABS, RAM, and similar software tools is highly desirable.
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.
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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.