Description
WSP is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer for their Lake Oswego, Oregon office, to work with the Pacific Civil/Structural Substation team.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of structural design for substations, including permitting, structure and foundation design, and support of substation physical design and equipment layout.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing local technical assistance for all aspects of electrical substation structural design
- Generating accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project
- Ensuring 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
- Performing routine engineering functions and providing entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements
- Preparing calculation packages to satisfy client, code, and WSP requirements
- Coordinating with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design
- Evaluating constructability of electrical substations
- Assuring plans adhere to client and WSP standards
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs
- Complying with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures
- Completing training on assigned tasks
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
The ideal candidate will have:
- A BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering) degree from an ABET-accredited college
- 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience
- Basic understanding of structural analysis, including steel and concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design
- Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient 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
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred qualifications include:
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
- Membership or active participation in local professional practice organisations