Early Career Project Controls

WSP • New York, NY

4d • $60,600 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a part-time Early Career Project Controls Engineer for its New York, New York office. The role supports the Power and Energy team on projects involving power delivery, power generation, and program management. The employee will assist with engineering tasks, research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, design plans, cost estimates, and project documentation. The role also requires completing assigned training, following safety and site-specific procedures, and making responsible and ethical decisions in accordance with WSP policies. Schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek, and occasional project-related travel may be required.

WSP is a U.S. engineering and professional services firm with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. It serves clients in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related undergraduate program.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills and an analytical mindset.
• Experience using cost or schedule management.
• 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.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software such as CADD, Aspen, and CAPE, and AutoCADD electrical.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• 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.
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures for activities that may include 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 adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life 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.

What This Job Offers

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