Mid-Level Substation Civil Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is hiring a Mid-Level Civil Engineer for their Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Group. The candidate will lead civil design aspects for electrical substations, collaborating with engineers and drafters to ensure projects meet safety and functionality standards.

The role requires a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering, 7-10 years of experience, and successful PE exam completion. Candidates will benefit from a comprehensive suite of employee benefits and the opportunity for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in civil engineering.
• Successful completion of the NCEES Professional Engineering (PE) exam.
• Proficient with civil engineering designs and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design for electrical substations.
• Evaluate constructability of civil designs.
• Prepare stormwater calculation packages.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Critical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Civil Engineer for our Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Group to perform engineering design for electrical substations. The candidate will work on projects with our Civil/Structural Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Under minimal supervision, leads other engineers, designers, and drafters, and performs all aspects of electrical substation civil design, including permitting support, site layout, grading design, stormwater analysis, survey coordination, and civil construction support. Tasks may include developing civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various substation project phases, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Support substation physical design with layout placement within the site, top of concrete elevations, and coordinating with multiple disciplines on interface points.
• Prepare stormwater calculation packages to satisfy client, jurisdictional, and WSP requirements.
• Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design.
• Evaluate the constructability of the civil design of electrical substations.
• Assure plans adhere to client and WSP standards.
• Develop civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with other team members.
• Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedules.
• Assume ownership of the project’s goals and success.
• 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 of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in civil engineering.
• Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and related permitting and project work.
• Successful completion of the NCEES Professional Engineering (PE) exam.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high-level self‑leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, and discipline‑specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• 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

• Experience in electric utility substation site development design.
• Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedules.

Disclaimer

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

Benefits

Employees are 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.