Junior Substation Electrical Engineer - Power Delivery

WSP; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery Substation Team. You will support the design of LV to extra-high voltage substations and collaborate with project teams to meet client objectives.

This role offers exposure to one-line diagrams, SCADA, grounding, and foundation designs while developing skills under experienced engineers. Relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on.
• Candidates should enjoy living in the St Louis area, or have a desire and ability to relocate there with minimal assistance.
• Must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• 0-1 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations including, but not limited to: one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, station physical layouts, sections/elevations, cable and conduit plans and details.
• Ground grid design and details; foundation plans and details; structural plans and details; control enclosure design and details; lightning protection plans; yard lighting plans; bills of materials; site visits.
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
• 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.
• Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.
• The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

English communication skills

Willing to relocate to St. Louis

Education

BSEE / BSEET degree

Job description

WSP in Saint Louis, MO is seeking an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery Substation Team. You will support the design of LV to extra-high voltage substations and collaborate with project teams to meet client objectives.

This role offers exposure to one-line diagrams, SCADA, grounding, and foundation designs while developing skills under experienced engineers. Relocation is not provided.