Early Career Civil Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines)
About The Position
WSP is hiring a full-time Early Career Civil Engineer to join its Overhead Transmission Line Design Team in the Freeport, Maine office. The engineer will contribute to the technical design of overhead transmission lines, including structures, foundations, wire selection, line routing, hardware and material specifications, and construction support. Work may include line modeling, structural design and analysis of varying materials, wire sag and tension analysis, concrete foundation design, material procurement support, and construction drawing development. The position requires accurate, concise project documentation and work that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. The employee may attend project site visits, collect existing information, and create models supporting projects from routing studies through final design. Work must comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures. Schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek, and occasional travel may be required based on project needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Excellent research skills and an analytical mindset.
- Familiarity with design/build processes and concepts.
- Familiarity with relevant construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.
- Ability to travel occasionally as required by project-specific needs.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training certification.
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software such as PLS-CADD or MFAD.
- Membership in or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
Responsibilities
- Perform civil engineering work related to the design of overhead transmission lines of varying voltages.
- Attend project site visits to collect existing information and create models supporting project stages from routing studies through final designs.
- Perform load calculations supporting structure, wire, and foundation design.
- Develop material lists and construction drawings, and support projects through construction.
- Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including those related to location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage.
- Dental insurance coverage.
- Vision insurance coverage.
- Disability coverage.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation or other personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
