This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early CareerElectrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in a full-time, onsite position in Overland Park, KS. The following location will also be considered: St. Louis, MO. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.
Your Impact
- Detailed design of generating plant and renewable energy electrical systems under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer
- Electrical system upgrades under the supervision of a lead electrical engineer
- Typical tasks include the development of one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, conduit and cable sizing and routing, panel schedules, material take-offs and writing of specifications.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Excellent research skills with 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 when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CAD, ETAP, and AutoCAD electrical).
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Student membership in IEEE
- AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and ETAP or SKM software experience
- EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certificate
- Construction experience, including electrical construction would be a plus
- Intern experience in the design or operation of generating or heavy industrial facilities would be a plus
- Intern experience at a Consulting Engineering firm would be a plus
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