Substation Engineer-P&C (Entry Level Electrical Engineer)

Westwood Professional Services; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services seeks an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join their Substation Engineering team responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations. The applicant should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and have familiarity with industry standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to impact renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from an ABET-accredited college.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• EIT/FE certification or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design for utility-scale substations.
• Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Provides professional support to multiple projects.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Technical writing skills

Attention to detail

Time and workload management

Sound engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Substation Graduate Engineer - P&C

Lansdale, PA - Rochester, NY - Lake Mary, FL or San Antonio, TX

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Engineering team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for protection and control design for utility-scale substations for power delivery, solar, and wind applications.
• Prepares reports, specifications, and drawing packages.
• Reviews and approves project submittals and RFIs; supports field activities during construction.
• Provides professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Offers day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college.

Required Experience

• Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC).
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to check the quality of own and others’ work.
• Sound engineering judgment.
• Effective time and workload management, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing.
• Minimal travel expected.

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• EIT/FE certification or the ability to obtain it within one year.
• Experience developing one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Experience with load calculations, voltage drop, and conduit fill calculations.
• Experience developing equipment and construction specifications.
• AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting experience.

Compensation Range

Details not specified.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Founded in 1972, Westwood is a leader in engineering services across various markets, including renewable energy, power delivery, and infrastructure, with over 25 offices nationwide.

In 2023, Westwood was ranked #12 on Zweig Group's Hot Firms list and #30 on Best Firms to Work For. The firm has received multiple awards for marketing and industry recognition, including being listed at #79 in ENR's Top 500 Firms.

Westwood is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and other protected characteristics. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce.