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This opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Renewable Entry-Level Mechanical Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Utah office. Be involved in projects with our Renewables Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

+ Under the guidance of multiple experienced engineers, the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the renewable energy projects from generation source to the Point of Interconnection (POI).

+ Responsibilities will range from preliminary solar/wind/BESS site design through the detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage renewable collector substations and gen-tie transmission lines.

+ 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.

+ The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

Required Qualifications

+ BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering), A BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering), or related engineering degree from an accredited university preferably with a power option.

+ Strong knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering to build on.

+ Must have a strong command of the English language; experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ 0-1 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ At least three months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis.

+ Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

+ Preferably an engineering degree with a power option from an accredited university.

+ Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills will be critical for the successful completion of tasks.

+ Candidates who have passed the FE/EIT exam will be strongly considered for this position.

+ Familiarity with design, drafting or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, Inventor, etc. as well as Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

Disclaimer:

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

About WSP

WSP 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.

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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.