• Entry-Level Civil/Mechanical Engineer

    POWER Engineers (Fort Mill, SC)


    Entry-Level Civil/Mechanical Engineer

     

    Location **Ft Mill**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **18697**

     

    \# of openings **4**

     

    Entry-Level Civil/Structural Engineer (Overhead Transmission Lines)

     

    This Opportunity

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

     

    Our Power Team is currently seeking an Entry-Level Civil/Structural Engineer to work in its Power Delivery Overhead Transmission Line Department in Fort Mill South Carolina. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

    Your Impact

    + Support 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 Are

    Required Qualifications

    + Actively enrolled in an accredited **Civil or Mechanical Engineering** or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.

    + 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 executive 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 plus

    + Students who have passed or are scheduled to take the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position

    + Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, and SharePoint is beneficial

    + Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

    + Engineer In Training (EIT) registration is desired

     

    At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

     

    You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

     

    We get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

     

    + Medical/Dental/Vision

    + Paid Holidays

    + Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

    + Voluntary Life Insurance

    + 401K

    + Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

    + Maternity and Paternity Leave

    + New Dads and Moms Benefit program

    + Fertility Benefits

     

    POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

     

    Base Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $81,000.00 per year

     

    The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

     

    POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.