Early Career Substation Structural Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Substation Structural Engineer for our Billings, MT office. The following locations will also be considered: Overland Park, KS and Denver, CO. Join our Mountain Civil/Structural Substation Team to assist in the design, development, and construction of power delivery projects.

You will collect data, perform basic analyses, generate documentation, and ensure safety and structural soundness across projects. Relocation assistance is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing site data, surveys, GIS, and maps for project development.
• Assist with basic professional structural engineering tasks evaluating site conditions for conformance with standards.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies for safety and functionality.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical support to ensure structural soundness against loads.
• Generate documentation using drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and site logs.
• Follow safety guidelines, procedures, and project-specific requirements.
• Perform training on assigned tasks and support ethical use of company resources.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Independent work

Teamwork

Technical writing

Design software familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Substation Structural Engineer for our Billings, MT office. (Remove additional locations if not applicable) The following locations will also be considered: Overland Park, KS and Denver, CO.

Be involved in projects with our Mountain Civil/Structural Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures. 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.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• 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.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.