# Substation Associate Electrical Engineer

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: San Diego, CA
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $89,000 - $110,000
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is currently seeking a Substation Associate Electrical Engineer for their San Diego, CA office.

The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Power & Energy Substation Team, supporting technical staff, engineers, and project managers for various utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data relating to substation components and equipment specifications.

- Perform basic professional electrical engineering work, including designing single line diagrams, substation layouts, and grounding grid designs.

- Provide technical assistance on design requirements, equipment sizing, and cabling.

- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations on fundamental components.

- Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and voltage drop.

- Write technical reports summarising research findings and generate complete documentation.

- Assist with risk identification and assessment, and provide input on design concepts and construction.

- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including project controls, business deployment, and construction teams.

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.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and design software.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Engineer in Training Certification.

- Prior design experience.

- Active participation in local professional practice organisations.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.

- Retirement savings.

- Paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave.

Compensation:

- Expected salary: $89,000 - $110,000

## Skills

### Required
- Electrical Engineering
- design software
- AutoCADD electrical
- ETAP

### Nice to have
- Engineer in Training Certification
- design experience

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