Senior Substation Structural Engineer - Lead Design

WSP; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our East Energy team in Buffalo, NY. You will lead structural design for electrical substations, including foundations, structures, rigid bus, and control buildings, while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BSCE and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of ASCE/ACI/AISC/IEEE standards. Some travel may be required; a collaborative work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• BSCE degree from an ABET accredited college.
• 5 to 7 years of post-education experience in structural design.
• Expertise in structural analysis including steel and concrete design.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers, designers, and drafters in electrical substation structural design (foundations, structures, rigid bus, control buildings).
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to develop calculation packages and meet client/WSP requirements.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
• Ensure designs adhere to project budgets, schedules, and standards.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Exercise responsible decision-making and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Structural analysis

English proficiency

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Project coordination

Education

BSCE (ABET-accredited)

Tools

RISA

MathCAD

LPile

Job description

WSP is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer to join our East Energy team in Buffalo, NY. You will lead structural design for electrical substations, including foundations, structures, rigid bus, and control buildings, while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BSCE and 5–7 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of ASCE/ACI/AISC/IEEE standards. Some travel may be required; a collaborative work environment is offered.