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WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Structural Engineer - Hydropower and Utility Services for our Salt Lake City, UT office .The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, WA or Portland, OR .Be involved in projects within our Clean Energy Business Line and be a part of a part of a rapidly expanding group that provides trusted advisor and engineer of record services to Hydropower and Utility clients throughout the United States.This OpportunityThis position directly advances our clients responses to Climate Change by supporting the owners and operators of clean hydro power and the integration of other renewable energy resources nationwide. This role provides Structural Engineering expertise, including high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of hydropower infrastructure and related energy projects. Tasks the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of energy facilities, specifically hydropower, as well as solar, wind or biomass power plants; transmission and distribution facilities. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, component, and construction specifications. This a fantastic chance to work with a dynamic team within the premier engineering firm that is leading the field in hydropower, pumped storage, and the integration of solar and batteries, and wind generation throughout the United States. Your days will be a mix of working from the home or the office, and field trips to the nation’s majestic mountains and rivers.Your Impact:
Perform engineering duties from conceptual stages of projects through construction.
This position is accountable to provide the design activities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all WSP’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
Structural analysis and foundation design for pump houses, power houses, substations and electrical infrastructure.
Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
Procurement of materials, project cost estimating, and quality control reviews.
Resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.
Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
Work with drafting resources to prepare drawings and specifications for various deliverables.
Regularly meets and corresponds with clients, material vendors, sub-contractors, etc.
Travel for project site visits and field reviews.
Required Qualifications
Employment authorization to work in the United States immediately
Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
5+ years of relevant post education experience in hydro power engineering and design experience.
Knowledge of substation codes and standards such as ASCE 113, ASCE 74, ASCE 7, OSHA, IEEE and ANSI
Knowledge of building and design codes IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI-318
Proficiency with Structural analysis software – STAAD.Pro, STAAD Foundations, RISA, RISA Foundations or similar software package
Proficiency with Structural steel design – frames, columns, beams, base plates per AISC
Proficiency with steel connection design software – RAM Connections, Tekla, Idea Statica
Proficiency with Hilti Profis, Dewalt Design Assist or other anchor bolt design software
Proficiency with concrete foundation design – slab on grade, shallow foundations, precast concrete foundations, retaining walls, fence foundations
Proficiency with a MS Office, Civil3D, AutoCAD, MathCAD, PDF authoring software – Bluebeam or similar
Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, or telephone calls.
Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background investigation.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering.
Engineer license or the ability to acquire within one year (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, California, Nevada, or Montana preferred).
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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 (Seattle, WA) $100,000 - $160,000
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