Senior Electrical Engineer – Substations & Power Systems

WSP in the U.S.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support due diligence, investigation, remediation, and design for utility, industrial, and commercial projects. You will assist with substation design, protection and control systems, and construction documentation.

Collaborate with engineers and project managers across disciplines, perform electrical calculations, ensure compliance with IEEE/NERC rules, and help develop procurement packages. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of post-education experience.
• Exposure to operations and project controls for reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design/build processes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design and construction management.
• Regulatory knowledge (codes, standards, compliance).
• Analytical mindset with sound judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency with technical writing and common software.

Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, collect and analyze data on substation components and procurement pricing.
• Design and review single-line/three-line diagrams, substation layout, grounding, and protection schemes.
• Provide technical assistance on equipment sizing, panel design, conduit and trenching.
• Support senior engineers with research on components and field equipment.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering procedures.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting, and distribution.
• Write technical reports with findings using sketches, calculations, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assist with risk identification and remediation planning on design concepts.
• Collaborate with project teams across controls, procurement, document control, and permitting.
• Assist with work plan preparation and field permitting coordination.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Engage with engineers on projects with federal/state/local authorities.
• Adhere to safety policies and company code of conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Independent work

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Infrastructure planning

Project controls

Design concepts

Risk assessment

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

3–5 years post-education experience

Tools

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP USA in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support due diligence, investigation, remediation, and design for utility, industrial, and commercial projects. You will assist with substation design, protection and control systems, and construction documentation.

Collaborate with engineers and project managers across disciplines, perform electrical calculations, ensure compliance with IEEE/NERC rules, and help develop procurement packages. Travel may be required.