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Early Career Mechanical Engineer (Transmission Line)

WSP Fort Mill, SC On-site entry full-time

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Description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Mechanical or Civil Engineer for their Fort Mill, SC office, specifically for their Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Department. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

As an early career engineer, you will gain exposure to real projects while working alongside senior staff. Through the Developing Professionals Network, you will receive mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support various engineering tasks 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.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrated interest in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA).
  • Coursework in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
  • Attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
  • Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience.
  • Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint.
  • Engineer In Training (EIT) registration.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • structural analysis
  • concrete
  • steel
  • soils
  • foundations
  • surveying
  • MATHCAD
  • SOLIDWORKS
  • AUTOCAD
  • SharePoint
  • Engineer In Training (EIT)

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/93279

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