Early Career Transmission Line Engineer

WSP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Transmission Line Engineer for our Fort Lauderdale, Florida office to support the Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Team.

You will help collect data, assist with design tasks, and document project findings while upholding WSP’s safety and quality standards in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with design/build processes and concepts.
• Knowledge of civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and record-keeping.
• Strong communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.
• Travel flexibility as project needs may require.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from sites, surveys, GIS data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform basic professional civil engineering work including research and inspections of site conditions and permits.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering issues.
• Generate complete documentation using electronic systems and field notebooks.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and site procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Support transmission line design activities for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber additions.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering in Training Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office automation

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Transmission Line Engineer for our Fort Lauderdale, Florida office.

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

This Opportunity

The Early Career Transmission Line Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving the goals of the department, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.

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

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA).
• 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.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
• 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:

• Engineering in Training Certification.
• Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying.
• Previous engineering design or drafting work experience, especially if related to civil and/or structural engineering,is desirable.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.