Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Voting leave

Leave for naturalization proceedings

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer (Substations) for our Freeport, Maine office. You will assist in the design, development, and construction of electrical substation projects across public and private sectors.

Join our Power & Energy team to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with seasoned engineers, and contribute to safety, quality, and efficiency in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Familiarity with design/build concepts and civil construction practices.
• Knowledge of civil construction laws, codes and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, analysis, and documentation from site surveys, plans, and GIS data.
• Support design, development, and construction of electrical substation projects.
• Perform basic engineering tasks and ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Prepare concise documentation and maintain project records.
• Contribute to field observations and site condition assessments as needed.
• Support project teams to meet schedules and client objectives.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Civil Engineer (Substations) for our Freeport, Maine office. Thefollowing locations will also be considered:Hallowell, Maine;Syracuse, New York; Ann Arbor, Michigan; andNew York, New York.

Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of electrical substation projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements (steel structures, rigid bus supports, and foundations). Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from 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 relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with 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 when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• 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 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.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

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 the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $68,000 - 100,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.