Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer for our Billings, MT office. You will contribute to the Billings Substation Team by assisting with detailed designs for low to extra-high voltage substations, while learning and applying industry standards.

The role emphasizes QA/QC support, collaboration with the department, and adherence to WSP’s safety and conduct policies. Relocation is not available for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in electrical engineering with power option preferred.
• 0-1 years of experience in electrical engineering or related internship/co-op.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals to support design work.
• Candidate should be willing to relocate to Billings, MT with minimal assistance.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English for coordination with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in detailed design of low to high voltage substations including one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and ground grid design.
• Support QA/QC of deliverables to clients and ensure conformance with client standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams to meet project goals and schedules.
• Travel as required by project needs and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering basics

Communication skills

Education

BBSEE (BS Electrical Engineering)

BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology)

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer for our Billings, MT office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Billings Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer for our Billings, MT office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Billings Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

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

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

• he Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with our mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its goals of the department, maintain our high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.
• Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations including, but not limited to:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Station physical layouts
  • Sections/Elevations
  • Cable and conduitplans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Foundation plans and details
  • Structuralplans and details
  • Control enclosure design and details
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Yard lighting plans
  • Bills of Materials
  • Site visits
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• 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.
• Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BBSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option
• 0-1 years of experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
• Candidates should enjoy living in the Billings area, or have a desire and ability to relocate there with minimal assistance
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
• 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

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• 3+ months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis
• Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design
• Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Disclaimer

• Relocation is not available for this role.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to our team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.