Job Description

Overview

WSP is seeking an experienced Substation Structural Engineer for their Duluth, GA office, with consideration for Baton Rouge, LA. The role involves providing technical assistance for structural engineering solutions in electrical substation projects within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

  • Perform professional structural engineering work supporting electrical substation projects.
  • Prepare structural calculations, design criteria, and calculation packages.
  • Develop construction specifications, cost estimates, and technical inputs for proposals.
  • Produce and/or review structural drawings and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional disciplines to support integrated substation design solutions.
  • Utilize structural analysis and finite element modeling tools for evaluation.
  • Maintain quality control standards and perform QA/QC reviews of structural deliverables.
  • Support Project Managers and Project Engineers with reporting needs.
  • Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide support during construction.
  • Assist with scoping and execution of small- to medium-sized tasks.
  • Mentor and support the development of junior team members.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in structural engineering.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of building codes and standards (ACI, AISC, ASCE, etc.).
  • Experience with structural analysis and/or finite element modeling software.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Moderate proficiency with technical writing and engineering software tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
  • Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, structural welder jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $61/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $59–$66/hr across 10 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 Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 119 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 87 different employers. 58 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 444 other active welding openings from 282 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

WSP in the U.S. currently has 3 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Marathon (10), Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (7), and Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (7). 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 $33/hr, and Conyers at $31/hr. Atlanta is among them.

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