Description
WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer (ESSP) for their Denver, Colorado office.
The successful applicant will perform electrical studies and develop and troubleshoot supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients.
Responsibilities:
- Perform protective relaying analysis, including short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, and relay settings calculation.
- Conduct power system planning studies, including steady-state real and reactive power flow and generation interconnect feasibility.
- Design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, and other SCADA system equipment.
- Develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment.
- Prepare points lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus.
- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations.
- Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
Requirements:
- Recent engineering graduate (Bachelor's Degree) or enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in engineering.
- Analytical mindset with sound judgement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Within one year of graduation.
- GPA above 3.0/4.0.
- Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, and protective relaying.
- Internships and experience in technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section.
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected salary: $76,800 - $93,800