WSP in the U.S.
WSP is currently searching for an Early Career Structural Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. Additional locations: Boise, ID; Atlanta, GA; Hailey, ID; Mount Laurel, NJ; Oradell, NJ; Seattle, WA.
If selected, you will be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges in power delivery, generation, and project management.
As part of the team, you will gain experience across a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, hydro, and solar.
Your Impact
Assist in designing light foundations and structures for solar farms, battery energy storage facilities, and substation projects.
Assist in designing heavy foundations and structures for large power generation projects: generators, turbines, transformers, pipe racks, gas compressors, metal building systems, and masonry walls/buildings.
Assist in designing structural steel systems for buildings, platforms, equipment supports, etc.
Coordinate design requirements with drafter/designers.
Assist in preparing piping layout drawings, isometric sketches, and routing plans using CAD tools and/or MicroStation under supervision.
Support development of preliminary piping designs and system concepts based on design criteria, site constraints, and equipment requirements.
Conduct basic calculations for pipe sizing, flow rates, and pressure drops using established engineering formulas and tools.
Participate in reviewing vendor catalogs and design specifications to select fittings, supports, valves, and piping materials.
Assist in the preparation of bill of materials (BOM), quantity take-offs, and technical notes.
Support field verification tasks including gathering measurements, redlining drawings, and documenting existing site conditions.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate piping design into larger project frameworks including structural, civil, and mechanical inputs.
Help maintain project documentation and revision control according to internal standards and client requirements.
Participate in safety reviews, quality checks, and design reviews to build understanding of engineering processes.
Attend project meetings and technical training sessions to gain exposure to project workflows and regulatory considerations.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, company standards, and safety guidelines during design development.
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
0 to 1 years of relevant post‑education experience in piping, mechanical, or infrastructure engineering.
Basic knowledge of fluid flow principles, material properties, and pipe support design.
Familiarity with technical drawings, piping symbols, and schematic representations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for basic calculations and documentation.
Self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Willingness to learn piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, B31.1, or API guidelines.
Ability to follow engineering instructions, work under supervision, and contribute to collaborative team environments.
Capability to interpret site plans and coordinate drawing content with other engineering disciplines.
Understanding of basic workplace safety principles and field procedures.
Willingness to participate in field visits, walkdowns, and construction support when needed. Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5‑10% travel).
Capacity to learn and apply new engineering software and modeling tools.
Flexibility to support multiple tasks while maintaining deadlines.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to grow within the engineering profession.
Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree preferred.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Internship or co‑op experience in piping design, construction support, or mechanical layout.
Exposure to CAD software such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or MicroStation in an academic or professional setting.
Familiarity with material specifications, industry terminology, or facility piping systems.
Knowledge and/or ability to learn structural modeling/analysis software (RISA, STAAD).
Exposure to geotechnical engineering.
Exposure to pre‑engineered metal building systems.
Exposure to seismic analysis and design.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $67,600 - $96,030.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. 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., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also 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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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If selected, you will be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges in power delivery, generation, and project management.
As part of the team, you will gain experience across a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, hydro, and solar.
Your Impact
Assist in designing light foundations and structures for solar farms, battery energy storage facilities, and substation projects.
Assist in designing heavy foundations and structures for large power generation projects: generators, turbines, transformers, pipe racks, gas compressors, metal building systems, and masonry walls/buildings.
Assist in designing structural steel systems for buildings, platforms, equipment supports, etc.
Coordinate design requirements with drafter/designers.
Assist in preparing piping layout drawings, isometric sketches, and routing plans using CAD tools and/or MicroStation under supervision.
Support development of preliminary piping designs and system concepts based on design criteria, site constraints, and equipment requirements.
Conduct basic calculations for pipe sizing, flow rates, and pressure drops using established engineering formulas and tools.
Participate in reviewing vendor catalogs and design specifications to select fittings, supports, valves, and piping materials.
Assist in the preparation of bill of materials (BOM), quantity take-offs, and technical notes.
Support field verification tasks including gathering measurements, redlining drawings, and documenting existing site conditions.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate piping design into larger project frameworks including structural, civil, and mechanical inputs.
Help maintain project documentation and revision control according to internal standards and client requirements.
Participate in safety reviews, quality checks, and design reviews to build understanding of engineering processes.
Attend project meetings and technical training sessions to gain exposure to project workflows and regulatory considerations.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, company standards, and safety guidelines during design development.
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
0 to 1 years of relevant post‑education experience in piping, mechanical, or infrastructure engineering.
Basic knowledge of fluid flow principles, material properties, and pipe support design.
Familiarity with technical drawings, piping symbols, and schematic representations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for basic calculations and documentation.
Self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Willingness to learn piping codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, B31.1, or API guidelines.
Ability to follow engineering instructions, work under supervision, and contribute to collaborative team environments.
Capability to interpret site plans and coordinate drawing content with other engineering disciplines.
Understanding of basic workplace safety principles and field procedures.
Willingness to participate in field visits, walkdowns, and construction support when needed. Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5‑10% travel).
Capacity to learn and apply new engineering software and modeling tools.
Flexibility to support multiple tasks while maintaining deadlines.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and desire to grow within the engineering profession.
Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree preferred.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Internship or co‑op experience in piping design, construction support, or mechanical layout.
Exposure to CAD software such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or MicroStation in an academic or professional setting.
Familiarity with material specifications, industry terminology, or facility piping systems.
Knowledge and/or ability to learn structural modeling/analysis software (RISA, STAAD).
Exposure to geotechnical engineering.
Exposure to pre‑engineered metal building systems.
Exposure to seismic analysis and design.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $67,600 - $96,030.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. 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., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also 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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Notice To Third Party Agencies WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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