Junior Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Meridian, Idaho invites an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy Substation Team, with Reno, Nevada considered for an expansion of opportunities. You will support design, analysis, and documentation for utility-scale projects across public and private sectors.

Under supervision, you’ll assist with substation components, diagrams, grounding and protection concepts, and ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC and NERC standards while growing your skills in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing data on substation components and equipment specs for procurement.
• Support IFR/IRC design and review processes and adherence to IEEE, NESC, and NERC standards.
• Assist with designing single-line and three-line diagrams, layout, grounding, and protection concepts.
• Provide entry-level technical support on equipment sizing, cabling, and conduit/trenching design.
• Document engineering work clearly using drawings and field notes.
• Follow safety guidelines and site procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Occasional travel as project requires.

Skills

Electrical theory

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Teamwork

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen

CAPEs

Job description

WSP in Meridian, Idaho invites an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy Substation Team, with Reno, Nevada considered for an expansion of opportunities. You will support design, analysis, and documentation for utility-scale projects across public and private sectors.

Under supervision, you’ll assist with substation components, diagrams, grounding and protection concepts, and ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC and NERC standards while growing your skills in a collaborative,