Early Career Civil/Structural Transmission Line Engineer

WSP • Overland Park, KS

1d • 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 projects involving new transmission line installations, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic enhancements. The engineer will learn transmission line engineering principles, contribute to design and modeling work, and collaborate with utility stakeholders and construction partners. Training, coaching, and professional development are provided. No relocation or housing assistance is available. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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 advance relevant skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with 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 health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled 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 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 comply with 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