Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer for its Lakewood, Colorado office, to join the Power Delivery Substation Team. This role involves contributing to projects and supporting a growing organization in meeting client objectives and solving challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support engineers and project teams with electrical engineering and design activities for transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Assist with 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 with 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 with the development of technical reports, specifications, design packages, and project documentation.
• Support field visits, site assessments, commissioning efforts, and construction-related activities as needed.
• Learn and apply industry standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and 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 and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct.
• 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.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation (Colorado only)

Expected Salary: $76,800 - $93,800