Junior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems & Substations

WSP in the U.S.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Small Utility Services Team in Fort Worth, TX. You will support electric utility clients on projects related to substations, transmission, and distribution, gaining experience across design, studies, drafting, and QA/QC.

As part of a growing energy practice, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, learn utility design standards, and develop engineering deliverables while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BSEE or BSEET with power systems emphasis preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental electrical engineering principles.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of electric utility projects involving substations, transmission lines, and distribution systems.
• Assist with detailed design of HV substations and P&C components.
• Support protection and relaying activities including substation and transmission line studies.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and QA/QC to ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project objectives.
• Learn and apply utility design standards, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Power systems

Substations design

Transmission engineering

Distribution engineering

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office

Engineering software tools

Electrical safety

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE/BSEET (power systems emphasis)

Tools

P&C design software

Protection/Relaying tools

Engineering design software

Job description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Small Utility Services Team in Fort Worth, TX. You will support electric utility clients on projects related to substations, transmission, and distribution, gaining experience across design, studies, drafting, and QA/QC.

As part of a growing energy practice, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, learn utility design standards, and develop engineering deliverables while upholding safety and quality standards.