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

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