Early Career Underground Transmission Line Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Underground Line Transmission Engineer for our Sunrise, FL office.
Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Underground Line Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

** This Opportunity*
* As a member of WSP's Underground team, you will be engaged in projects supporting senior level engineers that will broaden and deepen your engineering skillsets. Ambitious engineers succeed in our company and we encourage continuous growth through training opportunities and industry participation. This position allows you to seek out interesting projects which provide unique challenges and serve to invigorate your engineering drive.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.

** Your Impact*
* + Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of underground transmission lines, with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

+ Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, conduit and trenching design.

+ Assist with developing a design for underground circuits and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.

+ Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations such as ampacity, EMF, cable pulling, and impedance.

+ 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 Engineering from an accredited university

+ 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.

+ 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

+ 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.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Engineer in Training Certification.

+ 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.

+ Electrical engineering degree with a focus on power systems or civil engineering degree

+ Interest in underground line design and consulting engineering in the electric utility industry

+ 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher

** Disclaimer:*
* + Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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** 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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

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