Distribution Engineer - Intermediate Professional

WSP in the U.S.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an intermediate professional Distribution Engineer for our Syracuse, NY office, with consideration for Plattsburg, Buffalo, and Albany. You will develop electric distribution system designs (120/240V – 69kV), produce construction drawings using AutoCAD and GIS tools, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to meet safety, budget, and schedule targets.

The role emphasizes teamwork, analytical problem-solving, and independent work with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for electric distribution systems, including overhead and underground infrastructure from 120/240V – 69kV.
• Produce construction-ready drawings using AutoCAD, ArcGIS, ESRI, and related tools.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to meet client requirements, safety standards, and budget/schedule constraints.
• Assist with data collection and analysis from sites, surveys, blueprints, and technical drawings to support drafting and design activities.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of components identified in design requirements and field equipment applications.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

ESRI GIS

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Distibution Engineer – Intermediate Professional for our Syracuse, NY office. The following locations will also be considered: Plattsburg; Buffalo; and Albany, NY. Be involved in projects with our Distribution Services Power Delivery Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We’re partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing detailed designs for electric distribution systems, including overhead and underground infrastructure from 120/240V – 69kV, while ensuring projects meet client requirements, safety standards, and budget/schedule constraints. They produce construction-ready drawings (often using tools like AutoCAD, ArcGIS, ESRI etc), perform system layouts and material estimates, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and support project execution from design through construction.

Your Impact

• Execute projects of various complexity to meet our clients growing needs.
• Interface with both internal and external resources to complete quality project deliverables.
• Build knowledge and understanding of clients and market to grow our local presence.
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities.
• Under minimal supervision, use 2D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with senior engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of basic complexity and/or scope.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work, including project controls, business deployment, construction, procurement, document control, and permitting teams.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
• Highly familiar with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• 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

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $71,200 per yr - $106,800 per yr

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.