Junior Electrical Engineer – Distribution & Power Systems

WSP in the U.S.

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer (Distribution) to join our Saint Louis, Missouri office. You will contribute to local utility, industrial, and commercial projects under the Power and Energy Team.

This role provides hands-on experience with design, due diligence, remediation, permitting, and construction support across transmission and distribution systems, renewable energy, and protection and control.

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.
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.

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.