Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer
WSP in the U.S.
About the Role
WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for its Meridian, Idaho office. Locations in Reno, Nevada will also be considered. This role involves working with the Power & Energy Substation Team on projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges.
The opportunity includes providing local technical assistance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in both public and private sectors. Tasks may involve basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for substation components, equipment specifications for procurement, IFR/IRC design and review, and compliance with IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations.
- Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work related to the design of single line diagrams, three line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection.
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements, equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design.
- 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 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.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 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.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and engineering discipline.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (e.g., CADD, Aspen, CAPE), AutoCADD electrical.