Early Career, Transmission Assistant Civil Engineer
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Transmission Assistant Civil Engineer for its Syracuse, New York office. This role involves contributing to projects within the Syracuse Power Delivery – Overhead Transmission Line Team, focusing on the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects. The engineer will provide local technical assistance for overhead transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV, generating accurate documentation, and collaborating with subject matter experts to meet industry standards. WSP, with its global expertise in power delivery and the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. and TRC Companies, is at the forefront of shaping energy systems evolution. This position offers an opportunity to challenge current design practices, promote teamwork, and contribute to innovative solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (including but not limited to Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Express an interest in Overhead Transmission Line Engineering and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Demonstrate ability to investigate and diagnose issues to their true root cause and apply advanced problem-solving methods to develop effective solutions.
- Passion to work collaboratively with others to create unique solutions and understand the why behind transmission line design variables.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute project work.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- 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., PLS-CADD Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Excel).
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Assist with the execution of professional overhead transmission line engineering work, including research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Execute engineering calculations using concepts from structural analysis, concrete/steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
- Learn basic principles of Overhead Transmission Line Engineering.
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, ensuring the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
- Assist with verifying site characteristics and provide basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Benefits
- Global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management.
- Opportunity to be part of a growing organization.
- Contribute to innovative and effective solutions for clients.
- Partnership with clients to shape energy systems evolution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
