Early Career Electrical Engineer

About the Role

WSP is initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer for their New York, NY office. This role involves providing local technical assistance for utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection, compilation, and analysis for substation components, equipment specifications, and design review processes.
• Perform basic electrical engineering tasks related to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements, equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit/trenching design strategies.
• Assist with site characteristic verification and technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits, controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Generate accurate and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 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.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software, including CADD, Aspen, CAPE, and AutoCADD Electrical.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and engineering discipline.
• Membership and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.