Early Career Substation Mechanical Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Billings, MT seeks an Early Career Substation Mechanical Engineer to join the Billings Substation Team. You will participate in detailed design for low to very high voltage substations and contribute to project deliverables while aligning with WSP’s standards and culture.

The role supports QA/QC, learning client standards, and collaborating in a team environment. Ideal candidates have a related degree and 0–1 year of experience, with relocation not required.

Qualifications

• BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering) or BSMET (BS Mechanical Engineering Technology) degree from an accredited university.
• 0-1 years of experience.
• Candidates should enjoy living in the Billings area, or have a desire and ability to relocate there with minimal assistance.
• 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 policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations including one-line diagrams, station layouts, sections/elevations, and related plans.
• 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 designs.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Education

BSME or BSMET degree

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Substation Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. and TRC Companies. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. 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
  • 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
• 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
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering) or BSMET (BS Mechanical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university.
• 0-1 years of experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of mechanical 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:

• 3+ months of relevant Mechanical 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