Description
WSP is currently seeking an Entry Level Substation Engineer for their Syracuse, New York office.
As demand for electricity continues to surge, the power industry is undergoing one of the largest infrastructure expansions in decades. You'll help design substations and electrical infrastructure that make this growth possible while working alongside experienced engineers on projects that power communities, support emerging technologies, and shape the future of energy.
In this role, you'll help shape the early vision for substation design and electrical infrastructure supporting cutting-edge projects. You'll contribute to developing preliminary concepts and layouts that inform key feasibility and planning decisions.
Your Impact
- Support multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration.
- Contribute to proposal development, including technical input and scope definition.
- Assist in execution of substation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases.
- Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders for project delivery.
- Participate in site visits and field activities to validate design assumptions and resolve issues.
- Support development of project schedules, deliverables, and budgets.
- Perform substation design tasks including one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Prepare design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, BOMs, and cable/conduit plans.
- Support development of equipment specifications and vendor coordination.
- Follow QA/QC procedures and verify accuracy of deliverables.
- Prepare reports, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project leads.
- Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and company policies.
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical documents.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage assignments with moderate supervision.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary: $71,700 - $87,700