Early-Career Substation Engineer | Power Delivery

WSP USA; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer for its Overland Park, Kansas office. You will support the Substation Team on due diligence, design, and construction activities for utility-scale projects.

Under supervision, assist with data collection, single-line and relay design concepts, and documentation. The role provides hands-on learning, safety training, and opportunities on diverse projects across utilities and transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering required.
• 0 to 1 year post-education experience preferred.
• Familiar with electrical design concepts for substations.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and record-keeping practices.
• Strong writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and analyzing data for substation design.
• Support single-line, three-line diagrams, and bus layouts.
• Contribute to grounding design, protection, and control concepts.
• Prepare documentation and drawings with electronic systems.
• Help ensure safety procedures and compliance on-site.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

Job description

WSP USA seeks an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer for its Overland Park, Kansas office. You will support the Substation Team on due diligence, design, and construction activities for utility-scale projects.

Under supervision, assist with data collection, single-line and relay design concepts, and documentation. The role provides hands-on learning, safety training, and opportunities on diverse projects across utilities and transportation.