Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Early Career Mechanical Or Civil EngineerWSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Mechanical or Civil Engineer for our Fort Mill, SC office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Department and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.Our early career engineers gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, entry level engineers gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.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 ImpactSupport a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.Learn basic principles of Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering.Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.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 AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline.Demonstrated interest in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.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.Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA)Ideal coursework includes structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, and surveying.Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks.Prior internship and/or related designing, drafting, or engineering experience is a plusStudents who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this positionFamiliarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint is beneficialPrior internship and leadership involvement on campus.Engineer In Training (EIT) registration is desiredDisclaimer:Relocation is not available for this role.About UsWSP 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.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.