Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its department goals, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations including, but not limited to: One-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, station physical layouts, sections/elevations, cable and conduit plans and details, ground grid design and details, foundation plans and details, structural plans and details, control enclosure design and details, lightning protection plans, yard lighting plans, Bills of Materials, site visits.
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering), or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option.
• 2-3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Likely to be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design.
• EIT certificate or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Skills

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

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): $71,200-$106,800

Schedule

Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP 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.