Structural Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity Takes part in providing local technical assistance for all aspects of electrical substation structural design, including foundation, structure, rigid bus, and control building design.

Responsibilities

• Be involved in projects with our Pacific Civil/Structural Substation team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
• Takes part in providing local technical assistance for all aspects of electrical substation structural design, including foundation, structure, rigid bus, and control building design.
• Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.
• Ensures that 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.
• Performs routine engineering functions and provides entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements.
• Prepares calculation packages to satisfy client, code, and WSP requirements.
• Collaborates with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design.
• Evaluates constructability of electrical substations.
• Affirms plans adhere to client and WSP standards.
• Generates complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
• Complies with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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.
• Completes training on assigned tasks.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering) degree from an ABET accredited college.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Basic understanding of structural analysis, including steel and concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, etc).
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L-Pile, MathCAD).
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to occasionally work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.