Early Career Electrical Engineer - Renewables

WSP Global Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer (Renewables) for our Billings, Montana office. You will contribute to electrical design for wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects within the Renewables Generation Team, helping the firm meet client objectives and challenges.

You will collaborate across disciplines, support calculations, reports, drawings, site visits, and construction support, and promote safety and quality standards as part of a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Involved in electrical design for Renewables Generation projects (wind, solar, BESS).
• Support design and development of electrical collection, distribution, grounding, and equipment layouts for renewables facilities.
• Assist with substation electrical design, interconnection projects, protection and control coordination, and power system studies.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers for multidisciplinary execution.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and project documentation.
• Participate in site visits, commissioning activities, and construction support.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BSEE

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

CYMCAP

PSCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer (Renewables) for our Billings, Montana office. Be involved in projects with our Renewables Generation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

The Early Career Electrical Engineer (Renewables) will share responsibility with the rest of the cross-discipline department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving team goals, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.

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

• The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of electrical design for Renewables Generation projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Support the design and development of electrical collection systems, power distribution systems, grounding systems, and equipment layouts for renewable energy facilities.
• Assist with substation electrical design, renewable interconnection projects, protection and control coordination, and power system studies.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers to support multidisciplinary project execution.
• Support preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and project documentation.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, commissioning activities, and construction support as required.
• 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 of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from an accredited university.
• Strong command of the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Coursework in power systems, electrical machines, power electronics, renewable energy systems, protection and control, transmission and distribution, and electrical design.
• Familiarity with electrical design and analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAP, PSCAD, or similar tools.
• Previous engineering internship, co-op, design, or drafting experience related to electrical engineering, power systems, or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of renewable generation technologies including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or utility-scale power infrastructure.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT registration is preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee's career. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Retirement savings programsPaid sick leave
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Bereavement leave
• Paid time off for voting
• Paid time off for attendance at naturalization proceedings

“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.

Expected Salary (all locations): $60,600 - $100,000

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.

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