Early Career Substation Structural Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Lake Oswego (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Job summary

WSP USA in Lake Oswego, Oregon is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to join the Pacific Civil/Structural Substation team. You will assist in local technical design for electrical substations, foundations, structures, and control buildings, contributing to safe, compliant, and efficient designs.

The role offers hybrid work options and an opportunity to grow within a large global engineering firm while supporting project teams and clients with clear documentation and engineering analysis.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSCE degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 0–1 year of post-education engineering experience.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, steel and concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
• Strong written and oral communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide local technical assistance for electrical substation structural design.
• Design foundations, structures, rigid bus, and control buildings.
• Prepare calculation packages to meet client, code, and WSP requirements.
• Coordinate with disciplines contributing to electrical substation design.
• Ensure plans meet client and WSP standards.
• Generate documentation using drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and site notebooks/logs.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Independent work

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

BSCE from ABET-accredited college

Tools

RISA 3D

RISA Foundation

L-Pile

MathCAD

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Structural Engineer for our Lake Oswego, Oregon office. 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.

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. Tasks may include basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction of substation structures and foundations. 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.

Your Impact

• 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.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements.
• Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client, code, and WSP requirements.
• Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design.
• Evaluate constructability of electrical substations.
• Assure plans adhere to client and WSP standards.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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.

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

• Hybrid work opportunities are available.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.