Substation Structural Engineer — Entry Level

WSP in the U.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Substation Structural Engineer to support the Mountain Civil/Structural Substation Team on projects across multiple locations, including Billings, MT, Denver, CO, Overland Park, KS. You will assist with data collection, design development, and documentation to ensure safety and structural integrity.

You will gain experience in evaluating site conditions, applying codes, and producing technical drawings while contributing to a growing energy practice within WSP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 year post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• 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, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Software proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Substation Structural Engineer to support the Mountain Civil/Structural Substation Team on projects across multiple locations, including Billings, MT, Denver, CO, Overland Park, KS. You will assist with data collection, design development, and documentation to ensure safety and structural integrity.

You will gain experience in evaluating site conditions, applying codes, and producing technical drawings while contributing to a growing energy practice within WSP.