Early Professional Overhead Transmission Line Engineer

Job Description

Early Professional Overhead Transmission Line Engineer | WSP

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at WSP, located in Reno, NV. WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, expanding its world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management through the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. This role is essential for helping the company achieve its vision of becoming the preeminent global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition by contributing to the design, development, and construction of critical overhead transmission line projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Reno, NV
• Team: Overhead Transmission Line Team
• Mission: To provide technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of overhead transmission line projects and systems, ensuring quality, safety, and functionality.
• Tech Stack: Electronic systems, drawings, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Assist with the design, development, and construction of overhead transmission line projects, including new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources like physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, and GIS for project development, design, and construction.
• Technical Support: Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality.
• Documentation: Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Compliance & Safety: Comply with safety guidelines, site-specific procedures, WSP’s Code of Conduct, and relevant civil construction laws, codes, and regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Experience: 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience, familiarity with design/build processes, and an understanding of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and record-keeping requirements.
• Skills: Excellent research and analytical mindset; competent interpersonal and communication skills; proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization; ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: Engineer in Training Certification; Minimum 2.75 GPA; Coursework in structural mechanics, vibration analysis, concrete design, steel design, soil mechanics, foundation design, and surveying; Previous engineering design or drafting work experience (especially civil/structural); Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS); Prior engineering internship; Active participation in professional practice organizations.