Electrical Engineer, Power & Energy Substations Design

WSP in the U.S.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Experienced Professional, Electrical Engineer to support a growing Power & Energy team in Meridian, Idaho. The role involves design, analysis, and collaboration on transmission and distribution projects for utilities and industry.

You will assist with substations, protection and control, and commissioning activities, while ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements. A strong background in electrical engineering and communication with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, design/build, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components and equipment specifications.
• Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Design single line and three line diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and grounding design.
• Develop calculations for loads, feeder sizing, voltage drop, lighting circuits, and power distribution.
• Prepare data and visualizations for reports and presentations.

Skills

Data analysis

Electrical design

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CADD Electrical

Aspen

ETAP

CAPE

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Experienced Professional, Electrical Engineer to support a growing Power & Energy team in Meridian, Idaho. The role involves design, analysis, and collaboration on transmission and distribution projects for utilities and industry.

You will assist with substations, protection and control, and commissioning activities, while ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements. A strong background in electrical engineering and communication with cross-functional teams