Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP is an engineering and professional services firm serving energy and other infrastructure markets. The Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer will support the Power Delivery Substation Team by designing substations, assisting with QA/QC, adhering to client standards, and contributing to technically challenging projects.

What you'll do:

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to: o    One-line diagrams o    Schematics o    Wiring diagrams o    SCADA o    Communications o    Station physical layouts o    Sections/Elevations o    Cable and conduit plans and details o    Ground grid design and details o    Foundation plans and details o    Structural plans and details o    Control enclosure design and details o    Lightning protection plans o    Yard lighting plans o    Bills of Materials o    Site visits
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• Occasional travel
• 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 substation design, including new substations, expansions, equipment replacements, protection and control upgrades, physical layout modifications, and associated fiber optic and communications improvements

What they're looking for:

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, preferably with a power option from an accredited university
• 0-1 years of experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
• 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
• 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
• Three months or more of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design
• Engineer Intern certificate (EI) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

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
• Flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs