Substation Structural Engineer II — Impact & Growth

WSP USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer to join our team in Billings, MT and nearby locations including Denver, CO. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and design of structural elements for electrical substations, with collaboration across electrical, civil, and geotechnical disciplines.

You will prepare calculations, develop specifications, and produce fabrication-ready drawings while ensuring quality and adherence to codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in structural/civil engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of post-education structural engineering experience.
• EI/Engineer in Training certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional structural engineering work on electrical substation projects, including steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations.
• Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, and calculation packages per client standards and codes.
• Develop construction specifications, cost estimates, and technical inputs for proposals and schedules.
• Produce and review structural drawings and fabrication-ready documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, geotechnical, and construction teams for integrated designs.
• Utilize structural analysis and finite element modeling tools to size systems and foundations.
• Maintain QA/QC of deliverables prior to submission.
• Support project managers with reporting and coordination.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and assist during construction.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Multi-tasking

Self-leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

RISA-3D

STAAD Pro

MathCAD

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer to join our team in Billings, MT and nearby locations including Denver, CO. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and design of structural elements for electrical substations, with collaboration across electrical, civil, and geotechnical disciplines.

You will prepare calculations, develop specifications, and produce fabrication-ready drawings while ensuring quality and adherence to codes.