Experienced Professional, Mechanical Engineering

WSP is an engineering and professional services firm serving communities through engineering, planning, technical expertise, and construction management. The Experienced Professional, Mechanical Engineering role provides technical leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage overhead transmission line projects, including project coordination, client interaction, quality control, construction support, and staff mentorship.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the engineering of transmission projects up to 765kV
• Lead and/or support the initial project execution layout to ensure an efficient and effective project plan has been established
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Coordinate with clients on project status and support project meetings as necessary
• Maintain project workflow and thorough communication across multi-disciplinary projects, both internal and external to WSP
• Forecast upcoming project requirements to assist in resource planning
• Facilitate and adhere to WSP’s QA/QC procedures
• Participate in industry conferences, both internal and external, to improve professional growth while fostering knowledge transfer to colleagues
• Demonstrate transmission line design expertise pertaining to PLS-CADD, structure staking, foundations, assembly drawings, structure loading, material procurement, construction specifications, construction methods, construction estimates, and construction support
• Travel to client offices/field/vendor facilities, as needed
• Support resource forecasting. Provide business improvement methodologies and procedures
• 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

Requirements:

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior mechanical design experience
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Understanding of the NESC, RUS, and/or GO-95
• Strong understanding of transmission line fundamentals and PLS-CADD operation
• Candidate must have deep understanding with PLS-CADD
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work 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