Junior Electrical Engineer – Data Center Substation

WSP; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for its Troy, NY office to assist in design, due diligence, and construction of utility and commercial scale projects. You will gather data, develop drawings, and contribute to protection and control systems while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes learning, documentation, and teamwork under supervision. Priority is given to candidates with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a readiness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry‑level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end‑users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Independent work

Technical writing

CAD software familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CADD

Aspen

CAPe

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for its Troy, NY office to assist in design, due diligence, and construction of utility and commercial scale projects. You will gather data, develop drawings, and contribute to protection and control systems while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes learning, documentation, and teamwork under supervision. Priority is given to candidates with a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and a readiness to travel as needed.