Senior Engineer – Civil

Job Description

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Engineer – Civil & Structural to join our Power department. Working out of our office in India, while collaborating closely with our office in USA, the Senior Engineer – Civil & Structural will report directly to the Structural Discipline Lead, Power & Energy, USA. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has an excellent knowledge of the field and is versatile. This position will initially be responsible for participating in Power Plant Projects as a technical expert, however the ultimate goal is to build a small team of engineers and technicians in India, to potentially be led by the candidate, who could be semi-autonomous in delivering Power Plant Projects.

Responsibilities

• Design light foundations and structures for solar farms, battery energy storage facilities, and substation projects.
• Design heavy foundations and structures for large power generation projects: generators, turbines, transformers, pipe racks, gas compressors, metal building systems, and masonry walls/buildings.
• Design structural steel systems for buildings, Platforms, equipment supports, etc.
• Coordinate design requirements with drafter/designers.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
• Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• PE license
• Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Experience with power generation, transmission, and distribution projects
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of geotechnical engineering
• Experience with pre-engineered metal building systems
• Experience with seismic analysis and design
• 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 is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

• Job Info

• Job Identification

• 97034

• Posting Date

• 10/09/2026, 01:47 AM

• About Us

• WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

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