Early Professional, Electrical Engineering

WSP in the U.S.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Small Utility Services Team in Fort Worth, TX. You will support electric utility clients on projects related to substations, transmission, and distribution, gaining experience across design, studies, drafting, and QA/QC.

As part of a growing energy practice, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, learn utility design standards, and develop engineering deliverables while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSEE or BSEET with power systems emphasis preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of electric utility projects involving substations, transmission lines, and distribution systems.
• Assist with detailed design of HV substations and P&C components.
• Support protection and relaying activities including substation and transmission line studies.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and QA/QC to ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.
• Learn and apply utility design standards, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Power systems

Substations design

Transmission engineering

Distribution engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Engineering software tools

Electrical safety

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE/BSEET (power systems emphasis)

Tools

P&C design software

Protection/Relaying tools

Engineering design software

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Small Utility Services Team in Fort Worth, TX.

The candidate will be involved in projects supporting electric utility clients and will be part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP brings world‑class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management. Through the integration of POWER Engineers and TRC Companies, WSP continues to expand its energy capabilities and support the evolving needs of the power industry.

Takes part in providing technical engineering support for electric utility projects related to substations, transmission, and distribution systems. Tasks may include assisting with engineering studies, detailed design, drafting and documentation, system analysis, and quality assurance activities. Generates accurate and concise engineering deliverables and documentation regarding assigned aspects of projects. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Support engineers and project teams in the design and delivery of electric utility projects involving substations, transmission lines, and distribution systems.
• Assist with the detailed design of low- to extra-high-voltage substations, including physical and protection & control (P&C) design components.
• Support engineering activities related to system protection and relaying, including substation relaying, transmission line relaying, and distribution coordination studies.
• Assist with the design of overhead and underground distribution systems up to 25kV.
• Assist with transmission line design projects up to 230kV.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities to ensure compliance with client and company standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project execution and client objectives.
• Learn and apply utility engineering standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Develop an understanding of utility industry design requirements, codes, and regulations.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) from an ABET-accredited university; power systems emphasis preferred.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles.
• Demonstrated interest in power systems, substations, transmission, and/or distribution engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external clients.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard engineering software tools.
• Ability to learn and apply utility design standards, processes, and procedures.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health, safety, and conduct policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co‑op experience with an electric utility, consulting engineering firm, or industrial facility.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Coursework or project experience related to power systems, substations, transmission, distribution, or protection and control.
• Familiarity with engineering design software and modeling tools.
• Participation in IEEE or other professional engineering organizations.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $60,600 - $100,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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 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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

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