Early Career Mechanical Engineer
WSP in the U.S.
Fort Mill, SCFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
WSP is seeking an Early Career Mechanical or Civil Engineer for their Fort Mill, SC office. This role involves contributing to transmission line design projects for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions within the Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Department.
Your Impact
- Support various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn fundamental principles of Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support the preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Aid in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated interest in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with a strong desire to advance skills.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Ability to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, and related technology.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Qualifications & Preferences
- Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.
- Critical skills include attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
- Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is beneficial.
- Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered.
- Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint is beneficial.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus is noted.
- Engineer In Training (EIT) registration is desired.