The job description provides a summary of the Consultant Structural Engineer position, highlighting the responsibilities, requirements, and benefits of the role. The job involves providing local technical assistance for design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects, generating accurate documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will work as part of the Property and Buildings Team, contributing to the growth and success of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., SAFE, ETABS, RAM Structural Systems, PC Column, AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Excel)
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
- Engineer in Training Certification (optional)
- Master's Degree in structural related program (optional)
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build (optional)
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline (optional)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
