Description
WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer for their Columbus, Ohio office.
As an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in projects with the Substation Team, providing local technical assistance for utility scale projects, including due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, design, development, and construction support.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with collecting, compiling, and analysing data relating to substation components and equipment specifications
- Providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues
- Developing electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and voltage drop
- Generating accurate and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks
- Assisting with designing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other electrical engineering designs
- Supporting QA/QC for deliverables to clients
- Learning and adhering to client standards and processes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 0-1 year of relevant post-education experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects
- Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Bluebeam, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification; on path to obtain a PE licensure
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
- A member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organisations