Early Career Electrical Engineer: Power Systems & Substations

WSP; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join the Small Utility Services Team in Fort Worth, TX. You will contribute to substations, transmission, and distribution projects supporting electric utility clients and gain exposure to power delivery and program management.

You will assist with design, analyses, and documentation, while learning utility standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university; power systems emphasis preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles.
• Demonstrated interest in power systems, substations, transmission, and/or distribution engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering software tools.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health, safety, and conduct policies.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and project teams in the design and delivery of electric utility projects involving substations, transmission lines, and distribution systems.
• Assist with the detailed design of low- to extra-high-voltage substations, including physical and protection & control design components.
• Support engineering activities related to system protection and relaying, including substation relaying, transmission line relaying, and distribution coordination studies.
• Assist with the design of overhead and underground distribution systems up to 25kV.
• Assist with transmission line design projects up to 230kV.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and QA/QC activities to ensure compliance with client and company standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and client objectives.
• Learn and apply utility engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop an understanding of utility industry design requirements, codes, and regulations.

Skills

Power systems

Substations

Transmission & distribution

Engineering analysis

Strong communication

MS Office

Education

BSEE or BSEET (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join the Small Utility Services Team in Fort Worth, TX. You will contribute to substations, transmission, and distribution projects supporting electric utility clients and gain exposure to power delivery and program management.

You will assist with design, analyses, and documentation, while learning utility standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client objectives.