Early Career Civil/Structural Transmission Line Engineer

WSP•Overland Park, KS

2h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a temporary Early Career Civil/Structural Transmission Line Engineer for its Overland Park, Kansas office. The role supports the Power Delivery Transmission Lines Team on transmission-line projects, helping meet client objectives and address project challenges. The position offers training, coaching, and opportunities to develop technical, social, and ethical skills while contributing to projects that may affect society and the environment. The engineer will learn transmission line engineering principles and participate in design work for new installations, relocations, upgrades, and fiber-optic enhancements. The position uses PLS-CADD modeling software and aerial imagery to map and represent transmission-line routes, and involves collaboration with utility stakeholders and construction partners. The engineer will also develop skills in model design, construction-material procurement, and preparing construction drawings. Occasional travel may be required based on project needs. No relocation or housing assistance is available. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university; Civil Engineering is preferred.
0–1 years of experience.
Demonstrated interest in transmission lines or a related field and a strong desire to develop skills related to WSP's work and projects.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Active enrollment in an accredited Civil Engineering or related master's or Ph.D. program.
Coursework in structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
Previous engineering design or drafting experience, especially in civil or structural engineering.
Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.

Responsibilities

Support engineering tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn the basic principles of transmission line engineering.
Participate in transmission-line design for new installations, relocations, upgrades, and fiber-optic enhancements.
Use PLS-CADD modeling software and aerial imagery to map and represent transmission-line routes.
Collaborate with utility stakeholders and construction partners.
Develop expertise in model design, construction-material procurement, and preparation of professional construction drawings.
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.
Travel occasionally if required by project-specific needs.