Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer
WSP in the U.S.
Hallowell, MEFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
WSP is seeking an Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer for their Hallowell, Maine office. This role involves contributing to projects within the Power Delivery Substation Team, focusing on client objectives and problem-solving.
Your Impact
- Perform detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations, including:
- 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
- Conduct site visits.
- Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
- Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes.
- Work individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.
- Be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, preferably with a power option from an accredited university.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering.
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of experience
- Three months or more of relevant electrical engineering work experience (internship or co-op basis is acceptable).
- Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design.
- Engineer Intern certificate (EI) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.