Early Career Electrical Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in a full-time, onsite position in Oradell, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of generating plant and renewable energy electrical systems under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer
• Electrical system upgrades under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer
• Typical tasks include the development of one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, conduit and cable sizing and routing, panel schedules, material take-offs and writing of specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
• General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• Creative interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Able to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Able to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Qualifications

• Student membership in IEEE
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and ETAP or SKM software experience
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certificate
• Construction experience, including electrical construction would be a plus
• Intern experience in the design or operation of generating or heavy industrial facilities would be a plus
• Intern experience at a Consulting Engineering firm would be a plus

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $72,700 - $109,100

Schedule

Compensation is based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

ABOUT US 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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