Early-Career Civil Engineer: Overhead Transmission Design

WSP Global Inc.; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Freeport, Maine is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Civil Engineer (Transmission) to join our Overhead Transmission Line Design Team. You will contribute to design, modeling, and construction support for transmission lines across varying voltages.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with project teams. Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 0–1 year of experience and have strong writing and

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 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 travel occasionally, as necessary depending on project-specific requirements.
• Engineer in Training Certification (preferred).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline (preferred).
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., PLS-CADD, MFAD) (preferred).
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering work relating to the design of overhead transmission lines of varying voltages.
• Attend project site visits to collect existing information, create models to support different stages of projects from routing studies to final designs.
• Perform load calculations to support structure, wire, and foundation design.
• Develop material lists and construction drawings, and support projects through construction.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures including data, studies and surveys.
• 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.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Self-leadership

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Freeport, Maine is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Civil Engineer (Transmission) to join our Overhead Transmission Line Design Team. You will contribute to design, modeling, and construction support for transmission lines across varying voltages.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with project teams. Qualified candidates typically hold a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with 0–1 year of experience and have strong writing and