Junior Transmission Line Design Engineer

WSP; Victoria Garden (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Civil Engineer (Transmission Line Design) for our Baton Rouge, LA office. You will support the ongoing Fort Worth Overhead Transmission Line Team, contributing to design, due diligence, permitting, and construction documentation.

The role involves data collection, site inspections, basic analysis, and collaboration with project teams to ensure safety and quality. Travel may be required; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with design/build processes.
• Familiarity with civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from sites, surveys, GIS data, and maps.
• Assist with basic civil engineering work related to site conditions, resources, and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and entry-level design support.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering issues.
• Generate documentation using drawings and field notebooks/logs.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and project procedures.

Skills

Data collection

Survey coordination

Analytical mindset

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training

ABET-accredited program

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Civil Engineer (Transmission Line Design) for our Baton Rouge, LA office. You will support the ongoing Fort Worth Overhead Transmission Line Team, contributing to design, due diligence, permitting, and construction documentation.

The role involves data collection, site inspections, basic analysis, and collaboration with project teams to ensure safety and quality. Travel may be required; strong English communication is essential.