Early Career Electrical Engineer (Transmission Line Design)

WSP Global Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Descrizione del lavoro

WSP Global Inc. in Fort Worth, Texas, is hiring a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer (Transmission Line Design) to join the Fort Worth Overhead Transmission Line Team.

You will contribute to due diligence, design, development, and construction activities for utility-scale projects under supervision. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in engineering, 0–1 year experience, strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with design/build concepts, and proficiency in MS Office.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical 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 civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.

Mansioni

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from site surveys, GIS data, maps, and other sources.
• Perform basic professional civil engineering work related to site conditions and permits.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and safety considerations.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering issues.
• Generate documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and logs.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and site procedures.
• Complete assigned task training and duties as required.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Conoscenze

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Design/build concepts

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-leadership

Technical writing

MS Office

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Formazione

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Related discipline

Strumenti

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer (Transmission Line Design) for our Fort Worth, Texas office.

Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Fort Worth Overhead Transmission Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). 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. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

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 Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical 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 candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• 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 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 design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design and surveying.

Disclaimer

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.

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.