Description
WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Electrical Engineer (Distribution) for their Overland Park, Kansas office.
As an Early Career Electrical Engineer, you will be involved in projects with the Power and Energy Team, providing local technical assistance for 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, maintenance, and construction procedures
- Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls
- Generate accurate and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree
- 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 prioritisation of responsibilities
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organisations