Structural Project Engineer - Hydroelectric Projects

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and income protection benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

WECTEC Staffing Services seeks a Structural Project Engineer to support hydroelectric dam reconstruction and upgrades in a multi-year portfolio. Hybrid schedule based in Minneapolis, MN, with travel to Wisconsin project sites.

You will liaison between engineering and construction teams, ensuring safety, quality, and project execution. The role requires ABET-accredited Structural/Civil engineering, 5–7 years in structural engineering, and 5+ years supporting construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 5–7 years of structural engineering experience (steel and concrete).
• 5+ years supporting construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Access and review native CAD files (MicroStation preferred).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural engineering support for hydroelectric dam reconstruction and upgrade projects.
• Be the 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 specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with construction management teams, engineering consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in regular site visits to monitor progress and address technical challenges.
• Help with document management and coordination using SharePoint and project systems.
• Support project planning and coordination activities across multiple workstreams.
• Mentor junior staff or interns.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Mentoring juniors

Reading drawings

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Structural/Civil)

Tools

MicroStation

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

WECTEC Staffing Services

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Location: Minneapolis, US

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

We are looking for a Structural Project Engineer to support a portfolio of multi-year hydroelectric facility projects across Western Wisconsin. You will focus on dam reconstruction and infrastructure upgrades, involving complex structural steel and reinforced concrete work in water-based environments.

This is a long-term opportunity (estimated 5–6 years) supporting regulated projects, including coordination with federal agencies such as FERC. You will be an important technical interface between engineering and construction teams, helping ensure quality, safety, and successful project execution.

You will follow a hybrid schedule based in Minneapolis, MN, with regular travel to project sites in the Menomonie and Eau Claire, WI area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide structural engineering support for hydroelectric dam reconstruction and upgrade projects
• Be the 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 specifications and quality standards
• Collaborate with construction management teams, engineering consultants, and contractors
• Participate in regular site visits (weekly/bi-weekly) to monitor progress and address technical challenges
• Help with document management and coordination using SharePoint and project systems
• Support project planning and coordination activities across multiple workstreams
• Mentor junior staff or interns

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited), with a focus in Structural or Civil Engineering
• 5–7 years of experience in structural engineering (steel and concrete design/construction)
• 5+ years of experience supporting construction or infrastructure projects
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Access and review native CAD files (MicroStation preferred)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $75-80/hr.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC