Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 71,200 - 106,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer for their Portland, Oregon office. The role requires designing low to extra-high voltage substations and supporting client deliverables. Candidates should possess a BSEE, BSREE, or BSEET, with 2-3 years of relevant experience. Additionally, strong communication skills and a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles are necessary. This position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations.
• Support QA/QC for client deliverables.
• Learn and adhere to client standards and processes.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Strong command of English

Communication skills

Education

BSEE or BSREE or BSEET degree

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer for our Portland, Oregon office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Portland Substation Department and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

This Opportunity

The Intermediate Professional 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 its department goals, 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 conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Foundation plans and details
  • Structural plans 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
• Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs
• 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.
• The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSREE (BS Renewable Energy Engineering), or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option.
• 2-3 years of experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design
• EIT certificate or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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): $71,200-$106,800

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.