Early Career Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Early Career Electrical Engineer will support the planning, design, and analysis of overhead and underground electric distribution systems across the Mid Atlantic Region. This role is ideal for early career engineers who are developing core utility engineering competencies while working under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers on real-world electric utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and design of overhead and underground electric distribution systems (typically 4kV–35kV) under supervision.
• Perform basic engineering calculations related to conductor sizing, voltage drop, equipment loading, and system layouts.
• Develop and review distribution design packages, including plan and profile drawings, equipment layouts, and construction details, in coordination with designers and CADD staff.
• Apply established utility standards, specifications, and engineering direction to ensure designs meet technical and safety requirements.
• Afford assistance with design level QA/QC reviews and address review comments under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Cook with project managers, designers, field personnel, and utility stakeholders to support project execution.
• Support permitting, construction, and in-service activities through engineering clarifications, redlines, and revisions.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Fundamental understanding of electric distribution systems or construction practices.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CADD platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Exposure to electric utility distribution projects.
• Familiarity with Mid Atlantic utility standards.
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Skills

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$65,600 - $83,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project-specific requirements.

Disclaimer

Relocation is not available for this role.

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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