Senior Structural Engineer (Generation)

About the role

The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supports technical staff, engineers, and project managers for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
• Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications.
• Ensures responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Executes structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Performs structural calculations and analysis using applicable building codes and standards.
• Develops specifications and design drawings for heavy industrial and power infrastructure projects.
• Reviews vendor submittals and responds to Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Coordinates technical issues with internal and external engineers, designers, drafters, and client representatives.
• Aids in proposal development and contributes to client relationship management.
• Affords support to project scheduling, sequencing, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Communicates directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies knowledge of seismic, wind, rotating equipment, and loading behavior in structural design.
• Utilizes engineering analysis tools such as STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
• Supports production efforts using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Has an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Eight (8) + years of relevant structural design experience in heavy industry, electrical power infrastructure, or plant building design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Familiarity with project management fundamentals including scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Twelve (12) + years of structural design experience in energy or industrial environments.
• Prior project management experience with energy industry projects.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
• Experience using STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks.
• Experience developing client relationships and managing projects from both technical and administrative perspectives.

Benefits

WSP USA offers 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.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job description.

Contact

For more information about WSP USA, visit www.wsp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.