Substation Structural Engineer - Steel & Foundations Expert

WSP in the U.S.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA's Duluth, GA office is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer to join the Power & Energy Civil Structural Substation Team. You will work on planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural solutions for electrical substations, including steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations.

The role requires 3–5 years of post‑graduate experience and an EIT certification, with opportunities to mentor junior staff, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• 3–5 years of post-education experience in structural engineering for substation projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of structural design principles including steel design, concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
• Familiarity with building codes (ACI, AISC, ASCE).
• Experience with structural analysis software (RISA-3D, STAAD Pro) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional structural engineering work for electrical substation projects, including steel structures and foundations.
• Prepare calculations, design criteria, and calculation packages to meet client standards.
• Develop construction specifications, cost estimates, and inputs for proposals and schedules.
• Produce and review structural drawings and fabrication-ready documentation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional disciplines to support integrated substation design.
• Use structural analysis and finite element tools to size systems and foundations.
• Maintain QA/QC of deliverables prior to submission.
• Assist Project Managers with reporting and coordination.
• Review shop drawings and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.

Skills

Structural design

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Team 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

LPile

Job description

WSP USA's Duluth, GA office is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer to join the Power & Energy Civil Structural Substation Team. You will work on planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural solutions for electrical substations, including steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations.

The role requires 3–5 years of post‑graduate experience and an EIT certification, with opportunities to mentor junior staff, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to