Transmission Line Associate Civil Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Line Associate Civil Engineer
for our
Sunrise, FL office. Be involved in projects with our
Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Fort Lauderdale Department
and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’objectives and solves their challenges.

• Prepare and review engineering deliverables in support of overhead transmission line projects:

• PLS-CADD model

• PLS-POLE models

• Project design criteria

• Steel pole loading calculations and drawings

• Engineering drawings and specifications

• Foundation designs and drawings

• Bill of materials

• Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met

• Provide mentorship and guidance to others. Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others

• Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

• The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

• 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.

• Engineer in Training (EIT) registration

• Experience in the design of overhead High Voltage and Extra High Voltage transmission lines including route selection, conductor, OHGW and OPGW selection, line and structure spotting, structure design and analysis, foundation design and analysis, procurement specification development and development of construction bid packages

• PLS-CADD / PLS-POLE experience

• Foundation design experience using industry software (RISA, L-PILE,FAD etc.)

• Two (2) or more years' experience in transmission line design as outlined above

• Professional Engineering license (PE) strongly preferred

• Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering a plus

• Distribution/under build design experience is a plus

• Managerial and leadership skills a plus

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Due to contractual requirements, U.S. citizenship is required for this position.