Early Career Electrical Engineer - Buildings

About the Role

The engineer will support research, design and concept development for transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, renewable energy, protection and control systems across utilities, transportation, building and government projects, and will produce accurate documentation that meets industry standards for safety and functionality. Under general supervision, the incumbent will collect and analyse data on substation components, develop procurement packages, review designs against IFR/IRC, IEEE/NESC and NERC regulations, and create single‑line and three‑line wiring diagrams, general arrangement drawings, grounding grids and lightning‑protection plans. Typical tasks include routine engineering functions such as equipment sizing, AC/DC panel design, conduit and trenching strategies, load calculations, voltage‑drop analysis, and preparation of concise electronic reports, drawings and field logs while complying with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures. • Provide technical assistance for due‑diligence, investigation, remediation, permitting, design, development and construction of utility and commercial projects. • Assist with research, design, and concept development of transmission/distribution substations, power distribution, renewable energy, and protection/control systems. • Create and review single‑line, three‑line, wiring diagrams, grounding grids, lightning‑protection designs, and general arrangement drawings. • Perform equipment sizing, AC/DC panel design, conduit/trenching strategies, load and voltage‑drop calculations. • Generate accurate documentation, electronic drawings and field logs complying with industry standards and safety guidelines. • Collect and analyze data for procurement packages and ensure compliance with IFR/IRC, IEEE/NESC and NERC regulations. • Collaborate under general supervision, work independently and within a team to meet project objectives. • Maintain adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct, health‑safety policies, and complete required training.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸due diligence
• ▸substation design
• ▸diagram creation
• ▸equipment sizing
• ▸load calculations
• ▸data analysis

What You Bring

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related), 0‑1 years of post‑graduation experience, strong research and analytical skills, basic proficiency with CADD, AutoCADD, spreadsheets and technical writing, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, self‑leadership, adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct, health‑safety policies and be willing to travel occasionally and work flexible hours as project needs dictate. Preferred qualifications include recent graduation, Engineer‑in‑Training certification, prior internship experience, and active participation in professional societies. WSP is an equal‑opportunity employer and requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States. • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 0‑1 years experience, proficiency in CADD/AutoCADD, spreadsheets and technical writing. • Preferred: recent graduate, Engineer‑in‑Training certification, prior internship, active membership in professional societies.

Requirements

• ▸electrical engineering
• ▸cadd
• ▸spreadsheets
• ▸technical writing
• ▸eit
• ▸research

Benefits

WSP USA, part of a global engineering firm, employs over 15,000 professionals in more than 300 U.S. offices, delivering solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment, and offers a flexible workplace with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement benefits. • Enjoy a flexible workplace with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement benefits.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time