Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer for our Maitland, FL office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Orlando Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

The Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with our mission statement and culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its department goals, maintain our high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.

As one of the worlds 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 worlds energy transition. And we need your help.

Your Impact

Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work. Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.

Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.

Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.

Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.

Complete training on assigned tasks.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSPs Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Design the detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations including, but not limited to:

• One-line diagrams
• Schematics
• Wiring diagrams
• SCADA
• Communications
• Station physical layouts
• Sections/Elevations
• Cable and conduit plans and details
• Ground grid design and details
• Foundation plans and details
• Structural plans and details
• Control enclosure design and details
• Lightning protection plans
• Yard lighting plans
• Bills of Materials
• Site visits

Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients

Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors 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., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSPs 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
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
• Member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
• 3+ months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis
• Minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design

Disclaimer: Relocation is not available for this role.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the worlds leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.