Early Career Civil Engineering (Overhead Transmission Lines)

WSP • Indian Land, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer for its Overhead Transmission Lines work, primarily in the Charlotte, North Carolina office; Ft. Mill, South Carolina, will also be considered. The engineer will join the Power Delivery Birmingham Line Team and contribute to projects supporting client objectives.

Under general supervision, the role assists with gathering and analyzing site, survey, blueprint, GIS, utility, map, and geotechnical information for project development, design, and construction. It also supports research and inspections of proposed and existing sites, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and transportation channels to assess compliance with applicable requirements and permits. The role performs routine engineering functions, provides entry-level technical assistance, documents work, follows safety procedures, and completes assigned training. Occasional project-dependent travel and schedules extending beyond a typical workweek may be required. Relocation is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 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 civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• A record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability to travel occasionally as project requirements dictate.
• Strong command of English and good written and oral communication skills for effective work with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, or HEC-HMS.
• A prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
• Minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA).
• Coursework in structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
• Previous engineering design or drafting work experience, especially in civil and/or structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze information from work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, 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 design requirements and operating strategies that support the safety and functionality of end users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and provide basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field or work-site notebooks and logs.
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures for 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.

What This Job Offers

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