Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Columbus, Ohio is seeking an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer to contribute to local transmission and distribution substation projects.

You will assist with data collection, design support, and documentation under supervision, learning standards and processes while contributing to safety and quality.

This entry-level role offers training, opportunities to work with a growing team, and exposure to power delivery projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and diverse audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and design tools.
• Familiarity with design software (CADD, Bluebeam, etc).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, collect, compile, and analyze data for substation components and equipment specifications.
• Assist with site verification and basic engineering, design, maintenance, and construction procedures.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, sizing, grounding, and lighting circuits under close supervision.
• Generate documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks.
• Assist with design of one-line/three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, SCADA, and yard layouts.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CADD

Bluebeam

MS Excel

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer for our Columbus, Ohio office.

Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, design, development, and construction support of utility scale projects. Tasks may include basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction support of transmission and distribution substations. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

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.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IFC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, AC/DC service sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting circuits and controls.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Three-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Station physical layouts
  • Sections/Elevations
  • Cable and conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Control enclosure design and details
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Yard lighting plans
  • Bills of Materials
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
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• 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’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Bluebeam, etc).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification; on path to obtain a PE licensure
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organizations.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.