Structural Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following locations will also be considered:
Boise, , Atlanta, GA, Hailey, , 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 onTIME’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.

• 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 for buildings, platforms, equipment supports, etc.
• Coordinate design requirements with drafters/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 stress 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…