Experienced Professional, Electrical Engineering

About the Role

This Opportunity provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects in the public and private sectors. The role supports research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems across utilities, transportation, buildings, and government projects. Accurate and concise reports and documentation are generated to ensure design, safety, and functionality meet or exceed industry standards. In this role you will collect, compile, and analyze data on substation components, equipment specifications, and regulatory standards to develop procurement packages and pricing. You will review third‑party design documents, create single‑line and three‑line wiring diagrams, substation layouts, grounding grids, and lightning protection designs in compliance with applicable codes. Additional responsibilities include supporting senior engineers with research, verifying site characteristics, performing electrical calculations, preparing visualizations and reports, and maintaining quality‑control standards. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams ensures projects adhere to specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements. • Provide technical assistance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, permitting, design, and construction of utility and industrial projects. • Collect, compile, and analyze substation component data to develop procurement packages and pricing. • Review third‑party design documents and procurement lists. • Create single‑line, three‑line, and wiring diagrams, substation layouts, grounding grids, and lightning protection designs. • Support senior engineers with research, component recommendations, and field equipment applications. • Verify site characteristics and offer technical guidance on engineering, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures. • Perform electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting, and power distribution. • Prepare data visualizations, tables, charts, sketches, calculations, and reports for analysis and presentation. • Maintain quality‑control standards for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute project work, ensure compliance with specifications, permits, and regulations. • Assist in scoping and development of small‑ to medium‑sized projects. • Contribute to technical reports and presentations addressing engineering issues and solutions. • Conduct engineering studies and surveys to inform design and future needs. • Assist in analyzing field investigation data and developing risk‑mitigation action plans. • Support preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). • Coordinate with agency regulators and ensure understanding of requirements. • Uphold ethical decision‑making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies. • Maintain a proven safety record and comply with WSP health, safety, and conduct policies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸due diligence
• ▸data analysis
• ▸diagram design
• ▸electrical calculations
• ▸quality control
• ▸regulatory coordination

What You Bring

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3‑5 years of experience designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments, along with Engineer‑in‑Training certification. Essential knowledge includes electrical engineering principles, design/build processes, permitting, infrastructure planning, construction management, and agency regulator coordination. Strong interpersonal, communication, self‑leadership, and technical writing skills are required, as well as proficiency with engineering software such as CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, and AutoCADD. Critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and a proven safety record are also necessary. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in Engineering, professional licensure or certification, and 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training. Basic First Aid and CPR training are also desired. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 3‑5 years of relevant experience. • Possess Engineer‑in‑Training certification and knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build, permitting, and construction management. • Demonstrate proficiency with engineering software such as CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, and AutoCADD. • Exhibit strong communication, self‑leadership, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving abilities. • Preferred: Master’s degree in Engineering, professional licensure, 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training, and basic First Aid/CPR certification.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸engineer‑in‑training
• ▸cadd
• ▸etap
• ▸power transmission
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits suite that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings options, paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and additional paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings. The expected salary range for this position is $79,600 to $127,400, depending on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. WSP reserves the right to adjust compensation based on internal equity and applicable laws.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time