Description
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our East Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach, and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Offshore Structural Engineer for onshore and offshore energy projects preferably based in our Houston, TX (9655 Katy Freeway) office.
Your Impact
- Perform structural analysis and design of onshore and offshore facilities for energy projects.
- Ensure engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable industry codes and standards including IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC or applicable offshore standard such as DNVGL, API RP-2A, ISO 19900 series.
- Perform and document engineering studies, analysis, calculations, drawings and specifications in coordination other engineers. Review drawings and draw sketches using AutoCAD or similar software.
- Engineering Production:
- Managing structural/civil engineering design and analysis for multiple projects, including engineering schedule and budget performance, quality of engineering solutions and deliverables, and coordination of design, procurement, and construction.
- Serve as a structural lead for various phases of project development, from conceptual feasibility studies and cost analyses through permitting, detailed design construction, and post-construction monitoring.
- Perform routine Engineering and Project Control and Administration functions
- Prepare sketches and drawings
- Using various types of CADD design software
- Client Focus:
- Develops strong relationships with and becomes a trusted partner with clients.
- Responsible for identifying key client interests and drivers on projects.
- Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns.
- Works to identify future client needs and how to better position WSP to best serve those needs.
- Provides support to business development or pursuit activities.
- Support technical requests from current and proposed customers.
- Project Coordination:
- Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members.
- Responsible for coordinating project schedules.
Knowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology: Independently develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
- Quality / Continuous Improvement: Promotes a culture that is conducive to quality.
- 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.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering from an accredited Engineering Program.
- Minimum of 1+ year of related experience after Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in working with SACS or similar structural analysis software in design and analysis of offshore structures.
- Engineer-in-Training certification. Qualified to achieve PE Qualification within 2 years of joining WSP.
- Strong (proven) communication and interpersonal skills (verbal/written/presentation).
- Good organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to work well independently and in a group setting.
- Ability to travel occasionally for business (approximately 10% of annual time).
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience of working on Offshore wind foundation design is highly preferred.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS or equivalent.
- Member and active participant in industry organizations.