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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Early Professional, Electrical Engineering

Salary

$60,600 - $100,000 per year

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Description

WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to join our Power & Energy team. As an Early Professional, Electrical Engineering, you will be involved in projects with our Substation team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities:

  • Support engineers and project teams with electrical engineering and design activities related to transmission and distribution substation projects.
  • Assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing project data for engineering studies, equipment selection, and design development.
  • Support the preparation of engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, substation layouts, and construction drawings.
  • Assist with performing electrical calculations related to loads, voltage drop, grounding systems, power distribution, and equipment sizing.
  • Participate in design reviews and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with applicable standards, codes, and client requirements.
  • Assist with the development of technical reports, specifications, design packages, and project documentation.
  • Support field visits, site assessments, commissioning efforts, and construction-related activities as needed.
  • Learn and apply industry standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility-specific design requirements.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery and client objectives.
  • Complete training and professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and engineering skills.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
  • 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and power systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while managing assigned responsibilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or other engineering design software.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $60,600 - $100,000

Skills

Nice to have

  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • Power system analysis or engineering software such as ASPEN, ETAP, CAPE, SKM
  • IEEE or other professional engineering organizations

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/94496

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