Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer for their Lakewood, Colorado office, to join their Power Delivery Substation Team. This role involves contributing to projects and being part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges. The engineer will share responsibility for producing quality work consistent with WSP's mission and culture, supporting departmental goals, maintaining high-quality standards, promoting teamwork, and meeting client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers and project teams with electrical engineering and design activities for transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing project data for engineering studies, equipment selection, and design development.
• Support the preparation of engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, substation layouts, and construction drawings.
• Assist in performing electrical calculations for loads, voltage drop, grounding systems, power distribution, and equipment sizing.
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and client requirements.
• Assist in the development of technical reports, specifications, design packages, and project documentation.
• Support field visits, site assessments, commissioning efforts, and construction-related activities.
• Learn and apply industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, and NEC, along with utility-specific design requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and client objectives.
• Complete training and professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and engineering skills.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and power systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing assigned responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other engineering design software.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Previous internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to electrical engineering, power systems, or substation design.
• Familiarity with power system analysis or engineering software such as ASPEN, ETAP, CAPE, SKM, or similar tools.
• Exposure to utility, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or consulting engineering projects.
• Participation in IEEE or other professional engineering organizations.