Structural Engineer
US$102,000 / yr base salary
Posted 28 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Lead Professional, Structural Engineering”
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- Expected experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$102,000 / yr |
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CertificationsProfessional Engineer
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Structural Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
CertificationsLicensed Structural Engineer (SE)
Field of studyStructural Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
This Opportunity
WSP, an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is seeking an Lead Structural Engineer to join the structural engineering practice within our Architectural Engineering (A/E) business based in Portland, Maine. The team is open to candidates based in any of our Maine offices, with one weekly visit to Portland.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, have strong communication skills, and well-rounded technical structural engineering experience. They will have experience contributing to structural designs on multi-disciplinary projects and supporting project delivery efforts. If you are looking for an opportunity to continue developing your career with a global industry leader and contribute to a growing team, you will thrive in this environment. Come join a winning team!
Our Portland A/E Team provides technical solutions for challenging projects and complex design problems, with a focus on sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient solutions for our clients. Our projects include assessments, forensic analysis, renovation, and new construction in the industrial, municipal, federal, and commercial sectors. We are a dedicated group of professionals who take pride in maintaining a flexible, team-oriented environment, while also offering the resources and opportunities of a large global organization. You will have the opportunity to engage with WSP’s design centers across the US and globally
Your Impact
- Communicate with clients to understand project requirements and support project execution.
- Contribute to structural engineering and design activities from concept through construction documentation for multi-disciplinary projects.
- Perform analysis of new and existing structures in accordance with applicable codes.
- Develop calculations and support preparation of technical documentation.
- Participate in existing structure assessments and assist in preparing evaluation reports and recommendations.
- Develop structural models to support engineering analysis and design.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work.
- Support junior staff through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Follow project delivery standards and perform quality checks on work.
- Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and company policies.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- US Citizen.
- 7-10 years of relevant experience.