Structural Engineer - Aviation

Structural Engineer OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer to join our growing Aviation Facilities practice in Denver, CO. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their technical expertise while contributing to complex airport terminal, concourse, hangar, and aviation support facility projects.Be involved in projects with our Aviation Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will support aviation facility planning, design, assessment, and construction projects while developing expertise in the unique structural demands of airport environments.Your ImpactPerform structural engineering analysis, design, and calculations for airport terminals, concourses, hangars, maintenance facilities, support buildings, and other aviation-related infrastructure.Assist with the development of structural plans, specifications, reports, calculations, and other technical deliverables for aviation facility projects.Support the design, rehabilitation, expansion, and construction of structural systems and load-bearing elements for new and existing airport facilities.Participate in engineering studies, site investigations, facility assessments, and inspections to evaluate existing conditions and support design recommendations.Analyze and interpret engineering data and assist in developing practical solutions to design and construction challenges associated with active airport environments.Prepare technical documentation, calculations, sketches, tables, figures, and BIM-based deliverables to communicate engineering findings and recommendations.Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including architects, planners, civil engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, airport operators, airlines, and aviation stakeholders.Support project planning, scope development, and delivery of small- to medium-sized aviation design projects.Apply applicable building codes, structural design standards, aviation guidelines, and accepted engineering practices.Support seismic, wind, blast, progressive collapse, and specialty loading analyses as required for aviation facilities.Utilize structural analysis and BIM software to develop and coordinate structural designs.Support construction administration activities including review of RFIs, submittals, field observations, and responses to contractor questions.Maintain WSP quality-control standards and procedures for engineering calculations, documentation, and deliverables.Support projects for airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, state agencies, and private-sector aviation clients.Uphold WSP's standards for safety, quality, integrity, and ethical decision-making.Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.3-5 years of relevant post-education engineering experience, including structural design experience.Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.Working knowledge of structural engineering principles, design practices, and building design/construction processes.Experience with structural analysis and design of steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and foundation systems.Knowledge of applicable building codes, structural design standards, and construction requirements.Ability to perform engineering calculations and apply technical information to practical design and construction challenges.Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a dynamic project environment.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.Experience with structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RAM, SAFE, RISA, STAAD, or similar applications.Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM coordination tools, and Microsoft Office applications.Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies.Ability to travel occasionally based on project requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.Experience supporting airport terminal, concourse, hangar, transportation, or other large public infrastructure projects.Experience preparing structural calculations, plans, specifications, and technical reports.Experience with field investigations, condition assessments, and construction administration.Active participation in relevant engineering or professional organizations.Familiarity with FAA, TSA, airport authority, and aviation-industry design requirements.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.CompensationExpected Salary (Colorado only): $100,600 - $130,700Job InfoJob Identification 98542Posting Date 10/29/2026, 07:53 PMAbout UsAbout WSPWSP 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.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.