Description
WSP is seeking a Temporary Early Career Electrical Engineer to join their Power & Energy Team in Syracuse, NY; Freeport, MI; or Ann Arbor, MI. The successful applicant will perform electrical studies and develop and troubleshoot supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients.
Responsibilities:
- Perform protective relaying, including short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, and relay settings calculation.
- Conduct power system planning studies, including steady-state real and reactive power flow, generation interconnect feasibility, and NERC compliance.
- Design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, and other SCADA system equipment.
- Develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment.
- Prepare point lists of all data to be transferred between control centers and controlled apparatus, assign and program data addressing and routing information.
- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations, write technical reports, and assist with risk identification and assessment.
Requirements:
- Recent Engineering Graduate (Bachelor's Degree) or currently enrolled in a university pursuing a degree in Engineering.
- Analytical mindset with sound judgment, strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, and mathematical principles.
- Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP's health, safety, and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Within one year of graduation, GPA above 3.0/4.0.
- Power system coursework covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, and protective relaying.
- Internship experience and/or familiarity with technical areas and software listed in the job description.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings plans, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $60,600 - $100,000