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 work on 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.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management, enhanced by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. and TRC Companies.
Your Impact
- 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.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026.
- Demonstrated interest in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or 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 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 organisational skills.
- Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience.
- Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam.
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
- Engineer In Training (EIT) registration.