Early-Career Electrical Engineer: Substation Design

WSP in the U.S.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in the United States. You will participate in planning, design, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, under the guidance of seasoned engineers.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on experience with single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment sizing, plus learning IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 0–1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and power systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers and project teams with electrical engineering and design activities related to transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project data for engineering studies, equipment selection, and design development.
• Support the preparation of engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, substation layouts, and construction drawings.
• Assist with performing electrical calculations related to loads, voltage drop, grounding systems, power distribution, and equipment sizing.
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.
• Assist with the development of technical reports, specifications, design packages, and project documentation.
• Support field visits, site assessments, commissioning efforts, and construction-related activities as needed.
• Learn and apply IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility-specific design requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and client objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD or similar design software

Job description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in the United States. You will participate in planning, design, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, under the guidance of seasoned engineers.

This entry-level role emphasizes hands-on experience with single-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment sizing, plus learning IEEE, NEC, and NESC standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.