Description
WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Arlington, VA office starting in Summer 2027.
As an Early Career Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in projects with our Property & Buildings team, providing local technical assistance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications, and design work.
- Perform basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, and substation layout.
- Provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing, and cabling.
- Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, and construction procedures.
- Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and power distribution.
- Generate accurate and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
- General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
- Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e. Revit, AutoCAD, Aspen, and CAPE).
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $72,700- $100,000