Senior Professional, Structural Engineering

WSP•Meridian, ID

11h

About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Structural Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Meridian, ID. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help. Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

Have an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
Eight (8) + years of relevant structural design experience in heavy industry, electrical power infrastructure, or plant building design.
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
Familiarity with project management fundamentals including scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employees may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Nice To Haves

Twelve (12) + years of structural design experience in energy or industrial environments.
Prior project management experience with energy industry projects.
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
Experience using STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks.
Experience developing client relationships and managing projects from both technical and administrative perspectives.

Responsibilities

Execute structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
Perform structural calculations and analysis using applicable building codes and standards.
Develop specifications and design drawings for heavy industrial and power infrastructure projects.
Review vendor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
Coordinate technical issues with internal and external engineers, designers, drafters, and client representatives.
Support proposal development and contribute to client relationship management.
Assist with project scheduling, sequencing, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
Communicate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
Apply knowledge of seismic, wind, rotating equipment, and loading behavior in structural design.
Utilize engineering analysis tools such as STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
Support production efforts using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks.
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.