Early Career Electrical Engineer: Substations & Renewables

WSP in the U.S.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Philadelphia, PA office, starting in Summer 2027. You will work with our Property & Buildings team on utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects, including substations and power distribution, under supervision.

You will collect data, perform basic design tasks, prepare documentation, and learn to apply IEEE/NERC standards while growing in a team-focused environment with safety first in mind.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 0–1 year of post-education experience.
• Familiarity with electrical design standards and codes.
• Ability to write clearly and document findings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection and analysis for substation design.
• Support single-line and three-line diagram design tasks.
• Support sizing, cabling, and panel design calculations.
• Prepare documentation and ensure quality and safety.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Documentation/technical writing

Attention to detail

Self-leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Aspen

CAPE

Job description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Philadelphia, PA office, starting in Summer 2027. You will work with our Property & Buildings team on utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects, including substations and power distribution, under supervision.

You will collect data, perform basic design tasks, prepare documentation, and learn to apply IEEE/NERC standards while growing in a team-focused environment with safety first in mind.