Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer to join their Power Delivery Substation Team, where the candidate will be involved in detailed designs and support the department in achieving its goals. Responsibilities Perform the detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to: One-line diagrams Station physical layouts Sections/Elevations Cable and conduit plans and details Ground grid design and details Foundation plans Structural plans Control enclosure design and details Lightning protection plans Yard lighting plans Schematics Wiring diagrams SCADA Communications Cable and conduit plans and details Control enclosure design and details Bills of Materials Site visits Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs 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 The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions Skills BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSME (BS Mechanical Engineering), or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, preferably with a power option from an accredited university Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel Candidates should enjoy living in the Hilo area, or have a desire and ability to relocate there with minimal assistance Candidates must be willing and able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote work environment when required Candidates 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 At least three months relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam Benefits Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life Retirement savings Paid sick leave Paid vacation (or other personal time) Paid parental leave Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings Company Overview What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them? With us, you can. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is