Mid-Level Structural Engineer
About the role
The Substation Structural Engineer will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Civil Structural Substation Team and contribute to a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This opportunity involves technical assistance and guidance for the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering solutions supporting electrical substation projects.
Responsibilities
- Technical assistance and guidance for the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering solutions supporting electrical substation projects.
- Assisting with engineering design, calculation development, specifications, and construction documentation for load-bearing structures and structural elements (steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations).
- Ensuring responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
- Performing professional structural engineering work supporting electrical substation projects, including steel structures, rigid bus support design, and reinforced concrete foundations.
- Preparing structural calculations, design criteria, and calculation packages to satisfy client standards, applicable codes, and project requirements.
- Developing construction specifications (steel and concrete), cost estimates, and technical inputs for proposals and project schedules.
- Producing and/or reviewing structural drawings and deliverables, including design drawings and fabrication-ready documentation as required by project scope.
- Collaborating with cross-functional disciplines (electrical, civil, geotechnical, and construction) to support integrated substation design solutions.
- Utilizing structural analysis and finite element modeling tools to evaluate and size structural systems and foundations.
- Maintaining quality control standards and performing QA/QC reviews of structural deliverables before submission.
- Supporting Project Managers and Project Engineers with reporting needs and technical coordination.
- Reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and providing support during the construction phase.
- Assisting with scoping and execution of small- to medium-sized tasks and project workstreams.
- Mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in structural engineering, including design experience supporting electrical substation structures and foundations.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices, including steel design, concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
- Knowledge of building codes and standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE, etc.).
- Working knowledge of relevant structural codes, standards, and client requirements; ability to interpret and apply requirements to design deliverables.
- Experience with structural analysis and/or finite element modeling software (e.g., RISA-3D, STAAD Pro, or similar).
- Strong attention to detail, effective self-leadership, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, and engineering software tools.
- Prominent 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Experience in electric utility substation structural design.
- Seismic design experience.
- Experience with MathCAD, LPile, RISA, STAAD Pro, and/or similar tools used for substation structural and foundation design.
- Professional Engineering license (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure and ability to obtain licensure in multiple states.
- Demonstrated ability to support multiple concurrent projects with awareness of budgets and schedules.
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.
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $90,000 - $120,000
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $90,000 - $120,000
Schedule
Not specified
Skills
Structural engineering principles and practices, including steel design, concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
Knowledge of building codes and standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE, etc.).
Structural analysis and finite element modeling software (e.g., RISA-3D, STAAD Pro, or similar).
Attention to detail, effective self-leadership, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, and engineering software tools.
Seismic design experience.
Experience with MathCAD, LPile, RISA, STAAD Pro, and/or similar tools used for substation structural and foundation design.
Professional Engineering license (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure and ability to obtain licensure in multiple states.
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of benefits including 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.
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $90,000 - $120,000
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $90,000 - $120,000
Schedule
Not specified
Company Information
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.
Contact Information
For inquiries about this position, please contact [Contact Information].