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

Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP Freeport, ME entry full-time

Salary

$76,800 - $93,800 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking an Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer for their Freeport, Maine office.

The successful candidate will work with the Power Delivery Substation Team, contributing to projects and helping the organisation meet client objectives.

Your Impact

  • Design low to extra high voltage substations, including:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Station physical layouts
  • Sections/Elevations
  • Cable and conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Foundation plans and details
  • Structural plans and details
  • Control enclosure design and details
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Yard lighting plans
  • Bills of Materials
  • Site visits
  • Support QA/QC for client deliverables
  • Learn and adhere to client standards and processes
  • Occasional travel required
  • Exercise responsible decision-making and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct
  • Perform additional responsibilities as needed

Who You Are

  • BSEE or BSEET degree from an accredited university, preferably with a power option
  • 0-1 years of experience
  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering
  • Strong command of English with good written and oral communication skills
  • Legally authorised to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP's policies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant electrical engineering work experience (3 months or more)
  • Knowledge of electrical utility substations and substation design
  • Engineer Intern certificate (EI) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

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: $76,800 - $93,800

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/94044

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