Description
WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for their Meridian, Idaho office, with consideration for Reno, Nevada. As part of the Power & Energy Substation Team, you will work on projects involving the design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing local technical assistance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of projects
- Assisting with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems
- Generating accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project
- Ensuring responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for substation design, safety, and functionality
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
- 0 to 1 years 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, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical