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This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an **Early Career Structural Engineer** to join our Power & Energy team in _Houston, TX_ . The following location will also be considered: _Boise, ID, Atlanta, GA, Hailey, ID, Mount Laurel, NJ, Oradell, NJ and Seattle, WA_ . 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.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

Help us assist multiple types of clients (Independent Power Producers, Municipal Electric Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities) in addressing their challenges and implementing power grid systems of the future. Get experience in a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, hydro, and solar.

Your Impact

+ Assist in designing light foundations and structures for solar farms, battery energy storage facilities, and substation projects

+ Assist in designing heavy foundations and structures for large power generation projects: generators, turbines, transformers, pipe racks, gas compressors, metal building systems, and masonry walls/buildings.

+ Assist in designing structural steel systems for buildings, Platforms, equipment supports, etc.

+ Coordinate design requirements with drafter/designers

+ Assist in preparing piping layout drawings, isometric sketches, and routing plans using CAD tools and/or MicroStation under supervision.

+ Support development of preliminary piping designs and system concepts based on design criteria, site constraints, and equipment requirements.

+ Conduct basic calculations for pipe sizing, flow rates, and pressure drops using established engineering formulas and tools.

+ Participate in reviewing vendor catalogs and design specifications to select fittings, supports, valves, and piping materials.

+ Assist in the preparation of bill of materials (BOM), quantity take-offs, and technical notes.

+ Support field verification tasks including gathering measurements, redlining drawings, and documenting existing site conditions.

+ Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate piping design into larger project frameworks including structural, civil, and mechanical inputs.

+ Help maintain project documentation and revision control according to internal standards and client requirements.

+ Participate in safety reviews, quality checks, and design reviews to build understanding of engineering processes.

+ Attend project meetings and technical training sessions to gain exposure to project workflows and regulatory considerations.

+ Ensure compliance with applicable codes, company standards, and safety guidelines during design development.

+ 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).

+ 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience in piping, mechanical, or infrastructure engineering.

+ Basic knowledge of fluid flow principles, material properties, and pipe support design.

+ Familiarity with technical drawings, piping symbols, and schematic representations.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for basic calculations and documentation.

+ Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

+ Willingness to learn piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, B31.1, or API guidelines.

+ Ability to follow engineering instructions, work under supervision, and contribute to collaborative team environments.

+ Capability to interpret site plans and coordinate drawing content with other engineering disciplines.

+ Understanding of basic workplace safety principles and field procedures.

+ Willingness to participate in field visits, walkdowns, and construction support when needed. Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5%-10% travel)

+ Capacity to learn and apply new engineering software and modeling tools.

+ Flexibility to support multiple tasks while maintaining deadlines.

+ Strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to grow within the engineering profession.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's Degree preferred.

+ Engineer in Training Certification.

+ Internship or co-op experience in piping design, construction support, or mechanical layout.

+ Exposure to CAD software such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or MicroStation in an academic or professional setting.

+ Familiarity with material specifications, industry terminology, or facility piping systems.

+ Knowledge and/or ability to learn structural modeling/analysis software (RISA, STAAD)

+ Exposure to geotechnical engineering

+ Exposure to pre-engineered metal building systems

+ Exposure to seismic analysis and design

+ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $67,600 - $96,030

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.