Structural Engineer
Posted 17 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Structural Engineer”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Study levelBachelor's
What if you could shape a career as unique as you?
At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. What you'll do:
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Comply with all role-specific safety, health, environment and quality obligations.
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Lead and foster a strong safety culture supporting the safety and wellbeing of the team.
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Foster an engaged and high-performing workforce, with a focus on mentoring, training and development.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business and with geographically distributed project teams.
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Ensure compliance with corporate governance, quality, document control and risk management requirements.
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Deliver structural analysis and design for power and energy projects, particularly high-voltage substations, renewable energy connections, utilities and industrial HV facilities.
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Design and assess substation GIS buildings and associated structures, including control buildings, switchrooms, equipment support structures, gantries, support structures, foundations and other civil/structural assets.
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Undertake structural design for steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and foundation systems
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Contribute to the design and assessment of transmission line structures and foundations where project needs and candidate experience align.
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Interpret client briefs, technical specifications, geotechnical information and project design criteria, and identify structural constraints, assumptions, interfaces and risks.
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Prepare and review structural calculations, design reports, specifications, drawings, schedules, technical notes and construction documentation.
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Use appropriate structural analysis and design software, applying sound engineering judgement to independently verify model inputs, assumptions and outputs.
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Coordinate with electrical, civil, geotechnical, architectural, mechanical and drafting teams to resolve interfaces and deliver integrated outcomes.
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Provide support during tender, detailed design, fabrication and construction, including responses to technical queries and review of contractor or vendor information.
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Plan and manage assigned scope, program, budget, quality and technical risk across multiple concurrent projects.