Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer for our Duluth, GA office. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Civil Structural Substation Team.
This Opportunity: The Substation Structural Engineer will provide technical assistance and guidance for the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering solutions supporting electrical substation projects. Responsibilities include assisting with engineering design, calculation development, specifications, and construction documentation for load-bearing structures and structural elements.
Your Impact:
- Perform professional structural engineering work supporting electrical substation projects, including steel structures, rigid bus support design, and reinforced concrete foundations.
- Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, and calculation packages to satisfy client standards, applicable codes, and project requirements.
- Develop construction specifications, 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.
- Coordinate with cross-functional disciplines 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 prior to 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.
- Assist with 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.
Who You Are: Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post‑education experience in structural engineering.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices.
- Experience with structural analysis and/or finite element modeling software.
- Strong attention to detail, effective self-leadership, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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.
- Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain licensure.
WSP 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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.