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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Substation Associate Electrical Engineer

WSP San Diego, CA entry full-time

Salary

$89,000 - $110,000 per year

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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

Nice to have

  • Engineer in Training Certification
  • design experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/95916

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