Electrical Engineer (Generation)

About the Role

The Electrical Engineer (Generation) role supports technical staff, engineers, and project managers throughout the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction phases of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects. Responsibilities span research, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, renewable energy, and protection and control systems across various sectors and government levels. Working with minimal supervision, the engineer collects and analyzes data on substation components, develops procurement packages, and ensures designs meet IEEE/NESC and NERC standards. Core duties include producing single‑line and wiring diagrams, grounding grids, and lightning protection designs, providing technical assistance on equipment sizing and panel design, verifying site characteristics, performing electrical calculations, writing detailed technical reports, and assisting with risk identification and mitigation. The role also involves coordinating with cross‑functional teams, preparing work plans, managing permitting processes, completing training, and collaborating with engineers and planners on federally and locally funded infrastructure projects while adhering to ethical and safety standards. • Collect, compile, and analyze substation component data for procurement and design. • Create single‑line, three‑line, wiring, general arrangement, and grounding diagrams per standards. • Provide technical assistance on equipment sizing, AC/DC panel design, and conduit/trenching strategies. • Support senior engineers with component research and field equipment recommendations. • Verify site characteristics and offer engineering input on testing, maintenance, and construction. • Perform electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting, and power distribution. • Produce technical reports with sketches, calculations, and software outputs. • Identify and assess project risks, contributing to design, construction, and remediation plans. • Coordinate with project controls, procurement, document control, and permitting teams. • Assist in preparing work plans and coordinating field/site activities and permits. • Participate in training and collaborate with engineers and planners on infrastructure projects. • Uphold ethical decision‑making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸data analysis
• ▸diagram design
• ▸equipment sizing
• ▸electrical calculations
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸risk management

What You Bring

Required qualifications consist of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 1‑3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build processes, permitting, and relevant codes and regulations, along with analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Proficiency in technical writing, office software, and discipline‑specific design tools such as CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, or AutoCADD is essential, as is a demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and flexibility to meet project‑specific schedules. Preferred qualifications include an Engineer-in‑Training certification, prior design experience, and active participation in professional engineering organizations. These attributes further enhance the candidate’s ability to contribute to complex design and infrastructure projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. • 1–3 years of post‑graduation electrical engineering experience. • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build processes, and relevant codes and standards. • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency with technical writing, Office software, and design tools (CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCADD). • Proven safety record and ability to work flexible schedules. • Preferred: Engineer‑in‑Training certification and prior design experience.

Requirements

• ▸electrical engineering
• ▸1-3 yrs
• ▸cadd
• ▸aspen
• ▸etap
• ▸eit

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $67,600 to $111,650, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits suite covering medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid leave, and additional time‑off provisions. WSP offers a flexible, agile workplace model and emphasizes health and financial stability throughout employees’ careers.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time