Substation Structural Engineer - Intermediate

WSP USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,100 - 126,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Intermediate Substation Structural Engineer to join the Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Group. This role supports projects across multiple U.S. locations, including New York, NY, with opportunities to impact major electrical substations.

You will assist with planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural solutions, work with cross-functional teams, produce reports, and help ensure safety and compliance across public and private sector projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 1–3 years post-education experience.
• Familiarity with design software, codes, and construction management.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and analysis from sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform basic professional structural engineering work relating to inspecting site conditions, evaluating loads, and conformance with rules and permits.
• Assist with developing technologies, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on securing structural soundness from various loads and environmental/human influences.
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions using sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and project managers across locations and disciplines.

Skills

Structural engineering principles

AutoCAD / Civil 3D / MicroStation

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Intermediate Substation Structural Engineer to join the Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Group. This role supports projects across multiple U.S. locations, including New York, NY, with opportunities to impact major electrical substations.

You will assist with planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural solutions, work with cross-functional teams, produce reports, and help ensure safety and compliance across public and private sector projects.