Associate Consultant, Electrical Engineering

WSP • Baltimore, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Associate Consultant, Electrical Engineering for its Baltimore, Maryland office. The role supports the Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team and contributes to projects addressing client objectives and challenges. The position provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers on due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction for utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects in public and private sectors.

Work may involve research, design, concept development, and construction for transmission and distribution substations, power distribution and regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems across utility, transportation, building, and government projects. The position prepares reports and documentation on assigned materials, installations, and construction specifications, and is expected to meet or exceed applicable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

With minimal supervision, the Associate Consultant assists with data collection and analysis, design work, calculations, technical documentation, field and permitting coordination, and risk assessment. The role works with senior engineers and cross-functional teams and may require occasional travel and schedules extending beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
• Exposure to operations and project controls for reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset and ability to use sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
• Experience with discipline-specific design software such as CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, or SKM, and with AutoCADD Electrical, Revit, or MicroStation.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data on substation components, equipment specifications, procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and applicable IEEE/NESC standards and NERC regulations.
• Perform basic electrical engineering design work for single-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, substation layouts and bus arrangements, grounding grids, and lightning protection in accordance with applicable rules, standards, permits, and requirements.
• Provide technical assistance with design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching strategies.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations on design components, field equipment applications, and operations.
• Verify site characteristics and assist with engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment and feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facilities and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Prepare technical reports and complete, accurate documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Work with cross-functional project teams, including project controls, business deployment, construction, procurement, document control, and permitting teams.
• Assist with preparing work plans and coordinating field/site work and permitting.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on electrical infrastructure projects funded by Federal, State, regional, and local authorities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level