Description
WSP is seeking an Intermediate Substation Design Engineer to join its Power & Energy Substation Team in Burnsville, MN. The successful candidate will provide support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for various projects, including due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications, and design processes
- Performing basic professional electrical engineering work for substation design, including single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and grounding grid design
- Providing technical assistance on design requirements, equipment sizing, and cabling
- Supporting senior engineers with research and recommendations
- Developing electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and power distribution
- Writing technical reports summarizing research findings and generating documentation
- Assisting with risk identification and assessment, and design concepts
- Working with cross-functional teams and assisting with work plan preparation and coordination
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 1-3 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design/build processes
- Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management
- Analytical mindset with sound judgement and strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, and math principles
- Experience with discipline-specific design software, such as AutoCADD electrical
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior substation or electric utility design experience