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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP Hallowell, ME entry full-time

Salary

$68,100 - $83,300 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer to join their Power Delivery Substation Team in Hallowell, Maine.

The successful candidate will be involved in projects, supporting the department in achieving goals, maintaining high-quality standards, promoting internal teamwork, and meeting client needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations, including one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, station physical layouts, sections/elevations, cable and conduit plans, ground grid design, foundation plans, structural plans, control enclosure design, lightning protection plans, yard lighting plans, bills of materials, and site visits.
  • Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
  • Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements:

  • BSEE or BSEET degree from an accredited university.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering.
  • Strong command of the English language.
  • Legally authorised to work permanently in the U.S.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
  • 0-1 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Relevant electrical engineering work experience.
  • Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design.
  • Engineer Intern certificate or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
  • Retirement savings.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

  • Expected salary: $68,100 - $83,300

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • electrical utility substations
  • Engineer Intern certificate
  • Fundamentals of Engineering exam

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/93181

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