Associate Consultant, Electrical Engineering

WSP is hiring an Associate Consultant, Electrical Engineering to support electrical engineering projects for its Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team. The role assists with substation and power distribution design, engineering calculations, technical documentation, permitting, and construction-related work.

What you'll do:

• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work
• Perform basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
• Provides technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues
• Under minimal supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work, including project controls, business deployment, construction, procurement, document control, and permitting teams
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting
• Complete training on assigned tasks
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design
• Highly familiar with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)

Benefits:

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
• A flexible and agile workplace model
• Challenges to grow employees’ careers and knowledge base