Early Career Electrical Engineer

About the Role

WSP is initiating a search for a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Philadelphia, PA office starting in Summer of 2027. This role involves contributing to projects with the Property & Buildings team, assisting clients' objectives, and solving their challenges. The position entails providing local technical assistance for utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data related 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.
• Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent research skills with an 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.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and technology tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e. Revit, AutoCAD, Aspen, and CAPE).
• 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, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification (Preferred).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline (Preferred).
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations (Preferred).

Compensation

Expected Salary: $68,000 - $93,000