Entry-Level Structural Engineering Associate

Job Category : Early Career - A/E (0-2yrs)

Requisition Number : ENTRY002330

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• Posted: August 29, 2024
• Full-Time

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9511 N Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717, USA

10 S LaSalle St
Chicago, IL 60603, USA

Cleveland
6100 West Creek Road
Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44131, USA

Dallas
6363 N State Highway 161
Suite 550
Irving, TX 75038-2280, USA

Houston
10777 Clay Road
Suite 150
Houston, TX 77043, USA

Los Angeles
225 South Lake Avenue
Suite 1260
Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

Minneapolis
605 N Highway 169
Suite 1000
Minneapolis, MN 55426, USA

New Haven
2 Trap Falls Rd
Suite 502
Shelton, CT 06484, USA

Company Headquarters
Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

5 Vaughn Drive, #100
Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

2000 Powell St
Emeryville, CA 94608, USA

South Florida
110 East Broward
Suite 1860
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking early-career Associates with a background in civil or structural engineering to join our teams in 2025, in most of our nationwide locations .

WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 175,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.

Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry’s most accomplished experts. People with outstanding C haracter, unwavering C ommitment to our core and culture, strong E xpertise, and genuine E nthusiasm for their work.

• Perform hands-on forensic investigations, condition assessments, and construction observations, which may include documenting distress and collecting test samples.
• Conduct field testing and gather data using a variety of technologies including digital instrumentation and imaging tools.
• Analyze data and research modern and historic construction documents, governing codes, and design guidelines to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design.
• Complete analysis using a combination of advanced analysis software and engineering calculations.
• Assist with drafting and preparation of conceptual, preliminary, and final client deliverables, including structural and architectural construction drawings, specifications, written reports, and presentations.
• Interface with project teams, clients, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.
• Assume responsibility for key aspects of projects and complete assignments with limited oversight, under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or better in structural or civil engineering or related field.
• Solid foundation in structural engineering principles with demonstrated interest in the investigation, rehabilitation, construction, and design of various modern and historic structures, building systems, and construction materials.
• Relevant internship and/or research experience.
• Effective technical, graphical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive team player willing to take on various responsibilities and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing demands, while maintaining a high standard of excellence, integrity, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites.
• Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments.
• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform work in the temperature extremes presented by work in the outdoors.
• Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials, and computer screens.
• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to safely work at heights.
• Ability to safely use and/or operate ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other access equipment.
• Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards.
• Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations.
• Medically fit to utilize respiratory protection devices and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Annual starting base salary (gross): $72,000-$97,400. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Base salary is one component of our total compensation package for employees. WJE offers an industry-leading total rewards package that enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans, generous 401(k) matching and bonus programs, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees’ professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE’s total rewards package can be found here .

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, minorities, women, and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.