Early Career Civil Engineering

About the Role

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines) for its Birmingham, AL office. Ft Mill, SC will also be considered as a location.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from various sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work, including research and inspections to ensure conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies, ensuring 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 resources and conduct.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• 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 (i.e., 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, especially related to civil and/or structural engineering.

About WSP

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