Early Career Mechanical Engineer (Transmission Line)

About the role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Mechanical or Civil Engineer for its Fort Mill, SC office. You will work within the Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Department, participating in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber‑optic additions.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and a strong desire to advance skills relevant to WSP’s work.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and complying with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.75 GPA (preferred).
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is a plus.
• Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered.
• Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint is beneficial.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) registration is desired.

Skills

• Technical writing and office automation proficiency.
• Experience with spreadsheets and general technology tools.
• Familiarity with MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively to both engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans.
• Flexible and agile workplace model.