Early Career Civil Engineering

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines) for its Charlotte, NC office. This role will also consider candidates for Ft Mill, SC. The position involves contributing to projects with the Power Delivery Birmingham Line Team within a growing organization focused on meeting client objectives and solving challenges.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from various sources including 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 related to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to ensure conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to ensure the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• 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.
• Complete assigned training tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• 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 interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills 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, potentially extending beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required based on project needs.
• 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.
• Previous engineering design or drafting work experience, particularly in civil and/or structural engineering, is desirable.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, partnering with clients to help communities prosper. With over 15,000 employees across more than 300 U.S. offices, WSP USA offers a flexible and agile workplace model. Employees receive a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans.