Junior Electrical Engineer, Distribution & Power Systems

WSP in the U.S.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer (Distribution) in Overland Park, Kansas to join our Power and Energy Team. You will assist in due diligence, design, development, and construction of utility-scale projects, with exposure to substations, protection, and control systems.

The role emphasizes data collection, basic engineering tasks, and documentation, with growth opportunities within a prominent engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

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.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD Electrical

Research skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer (Distribution) in Overland Park, Kansas to join our Power and Energy Team. You will assist in due diligence, design, development, and construction of utility-scale projects, with exposure to substations, protection, and control systems.

The role emphasizes data collection, basic engineering tasks, and documentation, with growth opportunities within a prominent engineering firm.