Early Career Mechanical Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines)

WSP USA • Fort Mill, SC • 1h ago

WSP, is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Mechanical Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines) for our Fort Mill, South Carolina office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Carolina Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.

Your Impact

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.

Learn basic principles of Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering.

Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.

Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.

Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.

Complete training on assigned tasks.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2026 or later.

Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.

Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

0-1 years of experience

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

Authorization to work in the United States.?

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and 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 depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineer in Training Certification.

Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS)

Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.

A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA)

Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.

Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks.

Disclaimer

Relocation is not available for this position.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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