Structural Engineer

WSP•Lake Oswego, OR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer for their Lake Oswego, Oregon office to join the Pacific Civil/Structural Substation team. This role involves providing technical assistance for electrical substation structural design, including foundations, structures, rigid bus, and control buildings. Responsibilities include research, design, concept development, and construction support for substation structures and foundations, as well as generating accurate project documentation and ensuring quality standards are met.

Requirements

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering) degree from an ABET accredited college.
0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
Basic understanding of structural analysis, including steel and concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Knowledge of building codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, etc).
Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L-Pile, MathCAD).
Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to occasionally work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training Certification.
Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide local technical assistance for all aspects of electrical substation structural design, including foundation, structure, rigid bus, and control building design.
Assist with research, design, concept development, and construction of substation structures and foundations.
Generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.
Ensure responsibilities are delivered with a quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements.
Prepare calculation packages to satisfy client, code, and WSP requirements.
Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design.
Evaluate constructability of electrical substations.
Assure plans adhere to client and WSP standards.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
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.