Early Career Project Controls

WSP • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Part-Time Early Career Project Controls Engineer for its New York, NY office. The role supports the Power and Energy team, contributing to projects that address client objectives and challenges. WSP’s power and energy practice includes expertise in power delivery, power generation, program management, energy advisory, and intelligent grid services.

The position supports engineering tasks and project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of final design plans and cost estimates, and the collection and maintenance of project documentation. The employee follows safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, completes training on assigned tasks, and exercises responsible and ethical judgment in the use of company resources and conduct. Additional responsibilities may be assigned according to business needs.

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 with AutoCADD electrical.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in and/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, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including those related to 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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