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WSP

Senior Structural Substation Engineer

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

Lead other engineers, designers, and drafters, and self-perform all aspects of electrical substation structural design, including foundations, structural supports, and control building design.

WSP

Senior Structural Drafter

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Structural Drafter for our Lake Oswego, OR ... Responsibilities involve generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of moderate- to ...

Sargent & Lundy

$84K - $129K/yr

You will prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and support designers with ... Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STRUDL, SASSI, ANSYS, or LS-DYNA

Solvenow Inc.

Structural engineer

Portland, OR

Experience designing and analyzing traditional steel and concrete structures * Excellent written ... Recognize when help is needed, reaching out to peers and senior engineers for guidance * Work in a ...

Verdantas

Sr. Project Manager- Structural

Lake Oswego, OR · Hybrid

$82K - $110K/yr

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Sr. Project Manager- Structural Full-time ... Tenant Improvement Designs * Seismic Evaluations * Structural Observation * Vulnerability Studies

Verdantas

Sr. Project Manager- Structural

Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

$82K - $110K/yr

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Sr. Project Manager- Structural Full-time ... Tenant Improvement Designs * Seismic Evaluations * Structural Observation * Vulnerability Studies

Blattner Company

Sr. Engineer - Civil & Structures

OR · Remote

$100K - $145K/yr

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES We're currently hiring Senior Civil and Structural Engineers across multiple ... A typical day may involve developing conceptual civil and structural designs, reviewing engineering ...

Symbotic

Senior CAD Designer

OR · Remote

$27 - $37.25/hr

What we need Symbotic is seekinga highly skilled Senior AutoCAD Designer to join our Systems Layout & Structural Engineering Team. This senior technical role focuses on producing advanced 2D AutoCAD ...

Go Energistics

Summary The Senior Interior Designer provides services for all assigned IOT amp ... A projects, developing structural interior design (SID) and comprehensive interior design (CID ...

Cushing Terrell

Mass Timber Structural Engineer

Bend, OR · Hybrid

$83K - $115K/yr

Mass Timber Structural EngineerPosition Description The Mass Timber Structural Engineer is a senior ... Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help ...

Cushing Terrell

Mass Timber Structural Engineer

Bend, OR · Hybrid

$83K - $115K/yr

Mass Timber Structural EngineerPosition Description The Mass Timber Structural Engineer is a senior ... Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior structural designer in Oregon is $44.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.03 and $54.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Structural Designer vs Structural Engineer?

AspectSenior Structural DesignerStructural Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, relevant certificationsBachelor's or master's degree in civil or structural engineering, PE license often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign-focused, collaborating with engineers and architects, often in design firms or consulting agenciesDesign, analysis, and oversight of structural systems, working in engineering firms, construction, or consulting
Industry UsageCommonly used in design and drafting roles within construction and architecture projectsUsed across design, analysis, and project management in civil and structural projects

While both roles involve structural design, Senior Structural Designers focus more on drafting and detailed design work, whereas Structural Engineers are responsible for analysis, calculations, and ensuring structural safety. The roles often overlap, but engineers typically hold licensure and broader responsibilities in project oversight.

What cities in Oregon are hiring for Senior Structural Designer jobs? Cities in Oregon with the most Senior Structural Designer job openings:
Infographic showing various Senior Structural Designer job openings in Oregon as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,594 per year, or $44 per hour.

Senior Structural Substation Engineer

WSP

Lake Oswego, OR • On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Job description


WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Structural Engineer for our Power Delivery Substation Structural Group to perform engineering design for electrical substations. The candidate will work on projects with our Civil/Structural Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
Under minimal supervision, leads other engineers, designers, and drafters and performs all aspects of electrical substation structural design, including foundation, structure, rigid bus, and control building design. Tasks may include developing structural construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.
Your Impact
  • Lead other engineers, designers, and drafters, and self-perform all aspects of electrical substation structural design, including foundations, structural supports, and control building design.
  • Support of substation physical design with bus analysis calculations and coordinating with multiple disciplines on results.
  • Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client, code, and WSP requirements.
  • Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design.
  • Evaluate constructability of electrical substations.
  • Assure plans adhere to client and WSP standards.
  • Ensure dimensions, materials, and quality for assigned projects meet the contract requirements.
  • Development of structural construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals, and project schedules.
  • Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
  • Occasional travel will be required.
  • Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with other team members.
  • Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedules.
  • We expect everyone on the team to assume ownership of the project's goals and success.
  • 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
  • BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering) degree from an ABET accredited college.
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in the field of structural design.
  • Expertise in structural analysis, including steel and concrete design, soil mechanics, and foundation design.
  • Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail.
  • 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, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
  • Advanced knowledge of building codes and standards (ASCE, ACI, AISC, IEEE, etc).
  • Successful completion of the NCEES Professional Engineering (PE) exam.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in electric utility substation design.
  • Experience with RISA, MathCAD, LPile, is beneficial.
  • Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manage budgets and schedules.

Disclaimer:
• Hybrid and remote work opportunities are available.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $90,000 - $120,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About Us
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.
www.wsp.com
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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