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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Structural Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in 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.
Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Execute structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
- Perform structural calculations and analysis using applicable building codes and standards.
- Develop specifications and design drawings for heavy industrial and power infrastructure projects.
- Review vendor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Coordinate technical issues with internal and external engineers, designers, drafters, and client representatives.
- Support proposal development and contribute to client relationship management.
- Assist with project scheduling, sequencing, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
- Communicate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply knowledge of seismic, wind, rotating equipment, and loading behavior in structural design.
- Utilize engineering analysis tools such as STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
- Support production efforts using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Have an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Five (5) + years of relevant structural design experience in heavy industry, electrical power infrastructure, or plant building design.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
- Familiarity with project management fundamentals including scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employees may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Preferred Qualifications
- Twelve (10) + years of structural design experience in energy or industrial environments.
- Prior project management experience with energy industry projects.
- Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
- Experience using STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks. Experience developing client relationships and managing projects from both technical and administrative perspectives.
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 include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will 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.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Structural Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in 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.
Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Execute structural engineering projects from concept through completion.
- Perform structural calculations and analysis using applicable building codes and standards.
- Develop specifications and design drawings for heavy industrial and power infrastructure projects.
- Review vendor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
- Coordinate technical issues with internal and external engineers, designers, drafters, and client representatives.
- Support proposal development and contribute to client relationship management.
- Assist with project scheduling, sequencing, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
- Communicate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply knowledge of seismic, wind, rotating equipment, and loading behavior in structural design.
- Utilize engineering analysis tools such as STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
- Support production efforts using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Have an ABET accredited bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Five (5) + years of relevant structural design experience in heavy industry, electrical power infrastructure, or plant building design.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
- Familiarity with project management fundamentals including scheduling, budgeting, and coordination of multiple stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employees may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Preferred Qualifications
- Twelve (10) + years of structural design experience in energy or industrial environments.
- Prior project management experience with energy industry projects.
- Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
- Experience using STAAD Pro, RISA, SAP2000, L-Pile, and Mathcad.
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, or Navisworks. Experience developing client relationships and managing projects from both technical and administrative perspectives.
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 include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will 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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Target technical and engineering roles first
WSP's sponsorship activity is concentrated in engineering, environmental science, and planning disciplines. These roles align most naturally with specialty occupation requirements, making them your strongest entry point if you need H-1B or E-3 sponsorship.
Australian applicants should highlight E-3 eligibility
WSP sponsors the E-3 visa, which is exclusive to Australian citizens. If you're Australian and qualified in engineering or consulting, mentioning your E-3 eligibility upfront can reduce the employer's perceived sponsorship burden significantly.
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Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas and is one of the more active sponsors in the consulting and professional services sector. Sponsorship is most common for engineering, environmental, and technical roles that meet specialty occupation requirements. If you're targeting WSP, focusing your application on roles with a clear degree-to-job-title match gives you the best chance of being considered for sponsorship.
Which visa types does WSP sponsor?
WSP sponsors a broad range of visa types including H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, EB-2, and EB-3. This makes WSP a viable option whether you're a student on OPT, an Australian citizen eligible for the E-3, a Canadian or Mexican national pursuing TN status, or an experienced professional seeking a Green Card pathway.
Which departments or roles at WSP are most likely to receive visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship at WSP is most concentrated in technical disciplines, including civil, structural, and environmental engineering, urban planning, transportation, and sustainability consulting. These roles consistently meet the specialty occupation standard required for H-1B and E-3 sponsorship. Generalist or administrative roles are less likely to qualify, so aligning your application to WSP's core technical service lines improves your odds.
How do I find visa-sponsored jobs at WSP on Migrate Mate?
Migrate Mate tracks verified sponsorship history by employer, so you can search WSP directly and browse open roles where sponsorship has been documented. This removes the guesswork of applying to postings that don't mention visa support. Filter by visa type to narrow results to categories you're eligible for, such as H-1B, E-3, or OPT.
How do I approach the application process at WSP as a visa sponsorship candidate?
Apply directly to roles that match your technical background and be transparent about your visa status in the application or early screening stage. WSP's HR and talent teams at a firm of this scale are generally familiar with sponsorship processes. Having your documents in order, including degree equivalency records if you studied outside the U.S., and being ready to discuss your visa category helps the process move efficiently once you receive interest.
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