Early Career Mechanical Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines)

WSP • Indian Land, SC

9h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is initiating a search for an Early Career Mechanical Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines) for our Fort Mill, South Carolina office. The role involves projects with the Power Delivery Carolina Line Team, contributing to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges. As part of WSP, a leading professional services firm with expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management (enhanced by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc.), the company aims to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions, supporting a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. This includes learning basic principles of Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering, assisting with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, and supporting the preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. The role also involves assisting in collecting and maintaining project documentation, completing training on assigned tasks, and exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026 or later.
• Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• 0-1 years of experience
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS)
• 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.
• Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees