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Structural Engineer - Transportation Geotechnical and Tunneling

WSP USA

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Compensation
$94–125K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

WSP is seeking a Structural Engineer for its Geotechnical and Tunneling Team in New York City. The role supports underground tunnel and structure projects through design and analysis, field inspections, and preparation of project documents under senior engineers. The posting requires a civil or structural engineering bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of post-education experience; an EIT and a master’s degree are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural AnalysisSAP2000STAADspColumnAutoCADMicroStationRevitStructural EngineeringCivil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringPlanningVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTravelField WorkStructural Engineering Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering3+ Years Structural or Tunnel Engineering ExperienceEITMaster's in Civil or Structural EngineeringStructural Engineering Internship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

This Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Structural Engineer to join our growing Geotechnical and Tunneling Team in New York City .

We are working on some of the biggest and most challenging underground projects in the area, constructing new tunnels and renovating existing ones. Come join us and we'll provide you with the opportunities and training that you'll need for a successful career in tunneling.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

  • Perform structural engineering design and analyses for tunnels and underground structures under the supervision of senior engineers

  • Design and analysis of reinforced concrete, steelwork, tunnel linings

  • Underground subway station framing design and analysis

  • Field inspection of existing underground structures

  • Field inspection of construction

  • Assist in the preparation of drawings, studies and designs of underground projects

  • Assist task leaders in preparation of reports and Contract Documents

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

  • 3-5 years of post-education experience in structural or tunnel engineering practice

  • Strong background in structural analysis, familiar with structural engineering software such as SAP2000, STAAD and spColumn

  • Familiar with CAD software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation or Revit

  • Good understanding and knowledge of structural engineering and related disciplines (structures, civil, geotechnical, and planning)

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with other disciplines, managers, and other staff)

  • Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work

Preferred Qualifications:

  • EIT preferred

  • M.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

  • Internship(s) applying structural engineering skills

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides 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.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $94,400 - $125,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

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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.

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