Associate Consultant, Electrical Engineering

WSP•Baltimore, MD

5d•$79,300 - $109,000•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Associate Consultant, Electrical Engineering for its Baltimore, Maryland office, supporting projects with the Mid-Atlantic Transportation Team. The role provides technical support to engineers, technical staff, and project managers on due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction for utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects in the public and private sectors. Work may involve transmission and distribution substations, power distribution and regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems across utility, transportation, building, and government contexts. The position produces reports and documentation for assigned materials, installations, and construction specifications while meeting applicable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. With minimal supervision, the Associate Consultant supports electrical engineering design and analysis, including substation drawings and layouts, grounding and lightning protection, equipment and cabling, AC/DC panels, conduits and trenches, and electrical calculations. The role also supports research, field/site work, permitting, risk assessment, procurement, construction, and coordination with cross-functional teams. Work schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek, and occasional project-related travel may be required. WSP offers medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings coverage, along with paid sick leave, vacation or personal time, parental leave, and time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Expected salary is $79,300–$109,000. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 experience for reporting purposes.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project-related work.
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 sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail and accuracy, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematical principles, 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 AutoCAD 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 meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workweek.
Occasional project-related travel may be required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 substation component data, equipment specifications for procurement and pricing packages, design/review processes, and applicable standards and regulations.
Perform basic electrical engineering design for single-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, substation layouts and bus arrangements, grounding grids, and lightning protection.
Provide technical assistance on 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.
Assist in verifying site characteristics and provide technical assistance on 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.
Write technical reports summarizing research, findings, and conclusions, and prepare 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 teams, including project controls, business deployment, construction, procurement, document control, and permitting teams.
Assist with work-plan preparation and coordination of 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 entities.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
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