Description
WSP is seeking an Early Career Transmission Line Engineer for their Mount Laurel, New Jersey office.
This is a hybrid position involving work on projects with the Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Team. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fibre optic additions.
Your Impact
- Execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
- Support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established.
- Maintain a project budget and schedule.
- Facilitate and adhere to WSP's QA/QC procedures.
- Develop transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support.
- Travel to field, as needed.
- 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.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
- Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Benefits No specific benefits mentioned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organisations.
- Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
- Previous engineering design or drafting work experience, especially if related to civil and/or structural engineering, is desirable.
- F.E. Exam completion, Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.