Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Civil Engineer (Substations) for its Freeport, Maine office, with consideration for Hallowell, Maine; Syracuse, New York; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and New York, New York. This role is part of the Power & Energy Team and involves providing technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of electrical substation projects in both public and private sectors. Tasks include assisting with research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements like steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations. The position requires generating accurate documentation and ensuring work meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. WSP's expertise in power delivery, generation, and program management is enhanced by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. and the addition of TRC Companies, deepening their power practice and expanding energy advisory and intelligent grid services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil 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.
• 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, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• 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.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of electrical substation projects.
• Assist with research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements (steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations).
• Generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.
• Ensure responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing 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.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• 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.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation (or other personal time).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level