Substation 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. Key tasks include assisting with engineering design, calculation development, specifications, and construction documentation for load-bearing structures and structural elements (steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations).

Responsibilities

• Technical assistance and guidance for the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering solutions supporting electrical substation projects.
• Afford technical assistance and guidance for the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering solutions supporting electrical substation projects.
• Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, and calculation packages to satisfy client standards, applicable codes, and project requirements.
• Develop construction specifications (steel and concrete), cost estimates, and technical inputs for proposals and project schedules.
• Produce and/or review structural drawings and deliverables, including design drawings and fabrication-ready documentation as required by project scope.
• Coordinate with cross-functional disciplines (electrical, civil, geotechnical, and construction) to support integrated substation design solutions.
• Utilize structural analysis and finite element modeling tools to evaluate and size structural systems and foundations.
• Maintain quality control standards and perform QA/QC reviews of structural deliverables before submission.
• Support Project Managers and Project Engineers with reporting needs and technical coordination.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide support during the construction phase.
• Afford support for scoping and execution of small- to medium-sized tasks and project workstreams.
• Mentor and support the development of junior team members through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform 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.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, capable of expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, and engineering software tools.
• Proven 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.

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.