Substation Structural Engineer — Shape Safe, Modern Grids

WSP; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 74,100 - 126,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and financial stability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Substation Structural Engineer to support our Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Group. This role is based in our Freeport, ME office with potential involvement in Hallowell, ME and several U.S.

locations, contributing to planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural solutions for electrical substations. You will assist with site data collection, modeling techniques, and technical reporting, collaborating with engineers and project managers across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to project work issues.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
• Highly familiar with structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset with ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in teams.
• Proficiency with technical writing, software, math, physics, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to work with discipline‑specific design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural engineering solutions for electrical substations.
• Produce accurate, concise reports and documentation of installations and construction specifications.
• Support site data collection, surveys, blueprints, GIS data and geotechnical information.
• Help develop modeling techniques and design requirements for end‑use safety and functionality.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and structural soundness under loads and environmental factors.
• Contribute to technical reports summarizing research findings and conclusions.
• Support risk identification and mitigation activities with design concepts and construction plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and infrastructure authorities on projects.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Substation Structural Engineer to support our Power Delivery Substation Civil/Structural Group. This role is based in our Freeport, ME office with potential involvement in Hallowell, ME and several U.S.

locations, contributing to planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural solutions for electrical substations. You will assist with site data collection, modeling techniques, and technical reporting, collaborating with engineers and project managers across