Early Career Electrical Engineer (Distribution)

About the Role

WSP is initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Fort Mill, South Carolina office. This role involves projects with the Power Delivery Distribution Fort Mill Team, contributing to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges. The opportunity includes providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, environmental assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to power distribution components and equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing.
• Assist with IFR/IRC design and review processes.
• Assist with adhering to IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Perform basic professional engineering work and distribution design related to single line, three line, and wiring diagrams, pole loading, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Assist with other tasks assigned by utility clients.
• Distribution design includes physical design, electrical design, and developing a bill of materials.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing, and cabling.
• Assist with conduit and trenching design strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• 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, including location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
• 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.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant post-education experience.
• 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 others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities 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, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with and/or ability to learn discipline-specific design software (e.g., CADD, AutoCAD, Pole Foreman, SpidaCalc, GIS software).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that align with project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Strong foundation and understanding of electrical engineering and basic physics.
• Ability to successfully pass client's background screening process.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with the NEC/NESC and/or GO95.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in and/or active participation in professional practice organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively with different personalities.
• Basic understanding of overhead and underground distribution circuits.