Junior P&C Field Engineer - Power & Substation

WSP in the U.S.; Hallowell (ME); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career P&C Field Engineer in Hallowell, ME to support the Power and Energy Team on utility-scale projects. You will assist with data collection, substation design concepts, and documentation to ensure safety and quality.

This entry-level role offers on-site work, training, and exposure to design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Aspen, and CAPE. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0 to 1 year 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Analytical mindset

Excellent research skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen

CAPE

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career P&C Field Engineer in Hallowell, ME to support the Power and Energy Team on utility-scale projects. You will assist with data collection, substation design concepts, and documentation to ensure safety and quality.

This entry-level role offers on-site work, training, and exposure to design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Aspen, and CAPE. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a strong analytical mindset.