Senior Structural Substation Engineer

WSP; Lake Oswego (OR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Structural Engineer to join our Power Delivery Substation Structural Group in Lake Oswego, Oregon. This role involves leading structural design projects for electrical substations, including foundations and control building design. Candidates should possess a BSCE degree and 5 to 7 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong communication skills and advanced knowledge of building codes. Hybrid and remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in the field of structural design.
• Successful completion of the NCEES Professional Engineering (PE) exam.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IEEE, etc).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and designers in electrical substation structural design.
• Prepare calculation packages and construction specifications.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines on electrical substation design.

Skills

Structural analysis

Steel and concrete design

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mechanical reasoning skills

Education

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering)

Tools

RISA

MathCAD

LPile

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Structural Engineer for our Power Delivery Substation 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 structural design, including foundation, structure, rigid bus, and control building design. Tasks may include developing structural construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.

Your Impact

• Lead other engineers, designers, and drafters, and self-perform all aspects of electrical substation structural design, including foundations, structural supports, and control building design.
• Support of substation physical design with bus analysis calculations and coordinating with multiple disciplines on results.
• 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.
• Ensure dimensions, materials, and quality for assigned projects meet the contract requirements.
• Development of structural construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
• Occasional travel will be required.
• 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.
• We expect everyone on the team to 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

• BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering) degree from an ABET accredited college.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in the field of structural design.
• Expertise in structural analysis, including steel and concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
• Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail.
• 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, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IEEE, etc).
• Successful completion of the NCEES Professional Engineering (PE) exam.
• 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 design.
• Experience with RISA, MathCAD, LPile, is beneficial.
• 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 86212
• Posting Date 05/01/2026, 10:38 PM

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.