Early-Career Electrical Engineer: Substation Design

WSP in the U.S.; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Hamilton, NJ team for a full-time position starting Summer 2027. You will support the design and development of utility-scale projects in transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and control systems.

Under supervision, you will collect data, assist with single-line and bus layouts, prepare documentation, and help ensure safety and compliance across design phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Understanding of electrical design for large capital projects.
• Familiarity with electrical construction laws and codes.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile and analyze data on substation components and equipment specs for procurement and design review.
• Assist with designing single-line, three-line wiring diagrams, general arrangement, and bus layouts.
• Support AC/DC panel design, conduit and trenching design strategies for safety and functionality.
• Assist with site verification and technical guidance on engineering, design, testing, and maintenance tasks.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting controls under supervision.
• Generate complete documentation using drawings, electronic systems, and field notes.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and site procedures, data collection, and surveys.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Support ethical decision-making regarding resources and company funds.

Skills

Electrical design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

AutoCAD

Revit

IEEE standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Aspen

CAPE

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Hamilton, NJ team for a full-time position starting Summer 2027. You will support the design and development of utility-scale projects in transmission and distribution, renewable energy, and control systems.

Under supervision, you will collect data, assist with single-line and bus layouts, prepare documentation, and help ensure safety and compliance across design phases.