Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Hallowell (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer for our Hallowell, Maine office. You will contribute to substation design projects, supporting the department to meet high-quality standards and client needs.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE or BSEET, strong engineering knowledge, and solid communication skills. 0–1 year of experience and legal work authorization in the U.S. are expected; occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSEET degree from an accredited university.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to policies.
• 0–1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations (one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, SCADA).
• Create ground grid, foundation, structural, enclosure, and protection plans.
• Develop material lists, yard and site plans, and lighting; support QA/QC for client deliverables.
• Engage in site visits and collaborate within a project team; occasional travel.

Skills

BSEE

BSEET

Education

BSEE or BSEET degree

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer for our Hallowell, Maine office.

This Opportunity

The Entry Level 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

• 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 conduit plans and details
• Ground grid design and details
• Foundation plans and details
• Structural plans 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.
• Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.
• Occasional travel.
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, preferably with a power option from an accredited university.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on.
• The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Candidates must be 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.
• 0-1 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Three months or more of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis.
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design.
• Engineer Intern certificate (EI) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

WSP Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $68,100 - $83,300

About WSP

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 your 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.