Substation Structural Engineer — Dallas/Tampa

WSP Global Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer for our Dallas, TX office (with consideration for Tampa, FL). You will support electrical substation projects by designing steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations, and by producing calculations, specifications, and construction docs.

You will collaborate with electrical, civil, geotechnical, and construction teams, perform finite element analyses, and review shop drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of post-education experience in structural engineering for electrical substation projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of structural design principles and relevant codes (ACI, AISC, ASCE).
• Experience with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D or STAAD Pro.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance for planning, analysis, design, and delivery of substation structural solutions.
• Develop design calculations, specifications, and construction documentation for steel, concrete, and foundations.
• Prepare and review drawings and fabrication-ready deliverables.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and support project managers with technical coordination and QA/QC.

Skills

Structural design

Civil engineering

Substation experience

QA/QC

Technical communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD Pro

MathCAD

LPile

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer for our Dallas, TX office (with consideration for Tampa, FL). You will support electrical substation projects by designing steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations, and by producing calculations, specifications, and construction docs.

You will collaborate with electrical, civil, geotechnical, and construction teams, perform finite element analyses, and review shop drawings.