Description
WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer (Renewables) for their Billings, Montana office. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Renewables Generation Team, focusing on electrical design for renewables generation projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The role involves:
- Designing and developing electrical collection systems, power distribution systems, grounding systems, and equipment layouts for renewable energy facilities.
- Assisting with substation electrical design, renewable interconnection projects, protection and control coordination, and power system studies.
- Collaborating with civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers to support multidisciplinary project execution.
- Supporting preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and project documentation.
- Participating in site visits, field investigations, commissioning activities, and construction support as required.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) degree from an accredited university.
- Strong command of the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Minimum 2.75 Grade Point Average (GPA).
- Coursework in power systems, electrical machines, power electronics, renewable energy systems, protection and control, transmission and distribution, and electrical design.
- Familiarity with electrical design and analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAP, PSCAD, or similar tools.
- Previous engineering internship, co-op, design, or drafting experience related to electrical engineering, power systems, or renewable energy projects.
- Knowledge of renewable generation technologies including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or utility-scale power infrastructure.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT registration.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- Retirement savings programs
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Paid time off for voting
- Paid time off for attendance at naturalization proceedings
The expected salary range is $60,600 - $100,000.