Junior Substation Electrical Engineer — Power & Energy

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join the Meridian, Idaho office with consideration for Reno, Nevada. You will contribute to the Power & Energy Substation Team on projects ranging from design to construction, supporting transmission, distribution, and protection systems.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning, documentation, and collaboration under supervision, with opportunities to develop technical skills, comply with standards, and advance within a growing energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Independent worker

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CADD / AutoCAD electrical

Excel

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join the Meridian, Idaho office with consideration for Reno, Nevada. You will contribute to the Power & Energy Substation Team on projects ranging from design to construction, supporting transmission, distribution, and protection systems.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning, documentation, and collaboration under supervision, with opportunities to develop technical skills, comply with standards, and advance within a growing energy