Early Career Civil Engineer (Transmission Line)

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer for its Tulsa, OK office, to support the Power Delivery Tulsa Line Team.

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 matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Execute engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV.
• Support initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures.
• Develop transmission line design expertise in:
• PLS-CADD
• Structure staking
• Foundations
• Assembly drawings
• Structure loading
• Material procurement
• Construction specifications
• Construction methods
• Construction estimates
• Construction support
• Travel to field sites as needed.
• Perform basic professional civil engineering work including research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on 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.
• 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 related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• PLS CADD Modeling software
• Aerial imagery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or 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.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well 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 ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software including: PLS-Cadd, LPILE, 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 in or active participation in local professional practice organizations.