Hydroelectric Structural Project Engineer | Field Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health protection

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to support hydroelectric dam reconstruction and upgrades across Western Wisconsin. The role focuses on complex steel and reinforced concrete work in water environments and serves as the technical liaison between engineering and construction teams.

This long-term position (approx. 5–6 years) is based in Minneapolis with hybrid scheduling and regular travel to project sites in Menomonie and Eau Claire, WI.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 5-7 years of structural engineering experience (steel and concrete).
• 5+ years in construction or infrastructure project support.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical docs.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint; CAD review (MicroStation preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering support for hydroelectric dam reconstruction and upgrades.
• Serve as on-site technical liaison between engineering, construction and project management teams.
• Review structural steel and reinforced concrete designs and construction activities.
• Support issue resolution in the field and ensure adherence to design specs and quality standards.
• Collaborate with construction management, engineering consultants and contractors.
• Participate in regular site visits to monitor progress and address technical challenges.
• Assist with document management and coordination using SharePoint and project systems.
• Support project planning and coordination across multiple workstreams.
• Mentor junior staff or interns.

Skills

Structural engineering

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Mentoring juniors

Field problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

MicroStation

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to support hydroelectric dam reconstruction and upgrades across Western Wisconsin. The role focuses on complex steel and reinforced concrete work in water environments and serves as the technical liaison between engineering and construction teams.

This long-term position (approx. 5–6 years) is based in Minneapolis with hybrid scheduling and regular travel to project sites in Menomonie and Eau Claire, WI.