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Job Description

Overview

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Substation Structural Engineer for their Duluth, GA office, with additional locations in Oradell, NJ, and Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves supporting the Power & Energy Civil Structural Substation Team in delivering structural engineering solutions for substation projects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural engineering work for electrical substation projects under general supervision.
  • Prepare detailed structural calculations and design criteria to meet client standards and applicable codes.
  • Create engineering drawing markups for drafting based on design calculations.
  • Assist in developing construction specifications, cost estimates, and technical inputs for proposals.
  • Provide entry-level technical assistance and cross-disciplinary coordination for integrated substation design.
  • Utilize structural analysis and finite element modeling tools for evaluating structural systems.
  • Maintain quality control standards and conduct QA/QC reviews of structural deliverables.
  • Support project structural leads with reporting requirements and technical coordination.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
  • Familiarity with design/build processes and concepts.
  • Knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, and compliance practices.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing and office automation tools.
  • Familiarity with discipline-specific design software like RISA3D, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
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How this job compares in Duluth, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$38/hr across 120 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Duluth, GA

Duluth, GA currently has 6 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 350 other active welding openings from 202 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Duluth, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (14), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), and Gerber Collision & Glass (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $30/hr, and Marietta at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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