Structural Engineer

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the worldwide leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, 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., WSP USA partners with clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

Employees are 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.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $75,600 – $106,200

• Develop piping system layouts and routing plans using 2D/3D CAD software and coordinate integration with plant and facility design.
• Design light foundations and structures for solar farms, battery energy storage facilities, and substation projects.
• Design heavy foundations and structures for large power generation projects: generators, turbines, transformers, pipe racks, gas compressors, metal building systems, and masonry walls/buildings.
• Design structural steel systems buildings, platforms, equipment supports, etc.
• Coordinate design requirements with drafter/designers.
• Review and interpret P&IDs, equipment layouts, and utility drawings to generate line routing, supports, and general arrangement plans.
• Perform engineering calculations related to pipe sizing, pressure drops, thermal expansion, and support loads.
• Support analysis efforts and assist with interpretation of stress modeling results to inform routing and support requirements.
• Select piping components and materials based on fluid service, pressure class, temperature, and corrosion considerations.
• Prepare technical deliverables such as line lists, MTOs, valve data sheets, and piping specifications.
• Lead the preparation of isometric drawings, bill of materials, and fabrication packages in collaboration with designers and drafters.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and process disciplines to ensure design compatibility and resolve interface issues.
• Conduct field verifications and site walkdowns to validate design assumptions and capture as-built conditions.
• Participate in design reviews, model reviews, and constructability assessments with internal teams and clients.
• Review vendor documentation for pipe fittings, supports, specialty items, and equipment connections for design alignment.
• Track progress and contribute to schedule compliance for assigned tasks within project timelines.
• Provide technical support during construction including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and redline incorporation.
• Assist in mentoring junior engineers and reviewing their deliverables for technical accuracy and consistency.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in piping engineering or industrial facility design.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Strong understanding of piping design principles, component selection, and layout requirements.
• Experience using CAD software and Micro Station (e.g., AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or Smart Plant) for piping and general arrangement development.
• Familiarity with applicable piping codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.1, B31.3, API, ANSI, ASTM).
• Ability to evaluate material compatibility and corrosion resistance based on service conditions.
• Experience…