Early Career Electrical Engineer (Transmission Line Design)

WSP is hiring an Early Career Electrical Engineer for its Power Delivery Fort Worth Overhead Transmission Line Team. The role supports transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions, along with related engineering and project documentation.

What you'll do:

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting 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
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, 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, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
• 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 when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• 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
• The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite

Benefits:

• A flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
• A comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.