Entry-Level Civil/Structural Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines)

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for an Entry-Level Civil/Structural Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines) for our Fort Mill, North Carolina office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Carolina Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• 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.
• The successful candidate will be 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

·        Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

·        Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.

·        Demonstrated interest in Civil or 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.

·        Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.

·        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.

·        Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship. 

Preferred Qualifications

·        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.

·        Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is a plus

·        Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position

·        Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint is beneficial

·        Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus. 

·        Engineer In Training (EIT) registration is desired

Disclaimer:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. 

WSP Benefits: 

  WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.  

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $74,000 - $81,000

 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.