Early Professional, Civil Engineering (Transmission Line Design)

About the role

The role involves providing technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sectors. Tasks may include assisting with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission line projects.

Responsibilities

• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Performs basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Verifies the characteristics of a site and provides basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generates complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Complies with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Able 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, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Prior proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Able 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.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, MFAD, Sag10, etc.).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.

Skills

• Technical writing.
• Office automation.
• Software proficiency.
• Spreadsheet proficiency.
• Technology proficiency.
• Tools proficiency.

Benefits

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Disability.
• Life insurance.
• Retail savings plan.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are typically 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Additional Information

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. 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. 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.