Early Professional, Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

Description

• 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.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing 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.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.

Requirements

• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ideal coursework includes structural mechanics, vibration analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Previous engineering design or drafting work experience, especially if related to civil and/or structural engineering
• Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance