Early Career Civil Engineer

About the Role

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Civil Engineer (Transmission Line Design) for its Fort Worth, Texas office. This role involves contributing to projects within the Power Delivery Fort Worth Overhead Transmission Line Team, supporting clients' objectives and challenges in utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform basic professional civil engineering work, including research and inspections of site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to ensure conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Undertake routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies for safety and functionality.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies, surveys, and construction practices.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an 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 for effective professional interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and engineering discipline.
• Membership and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
• Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.