Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer in Saint Louis, MO to support the Power Delivery Substation Team. You will assist with detailed design, drawings, SCADA and station layouts, while upholding quality standards and client expectations.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE or BSEET and 0–1 year of experience, and are eager to relocate if needed. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, compliant electrical infrastructure for energy projects.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Degree: BSEE or BSEET from an accredited university with power option preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed design for substations including one-line diagrams, wiring, SCADA, and layouts.
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Learn client standards and collaborate to complete complex designs.
• Participate in site visits and contribute to transmission design tasks.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Written & verbal communication

Willingness to relocate

Education

BSEE/BSEET degree

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer for our Saint Louis, MO office.

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

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 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.

• 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, 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 St Louis area, or have a desire and ability to relocate there with minimal assistance.

• Must have a 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.

• 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.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis

• Minimum 3.0 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 assistance is not available for this role.