Early Career Distribution Electrical Designer

WSP

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Distribution Electrical Designer for our Foxboro, MA office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Distribution Boston Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. This Opportunity The Early Career Distribution Electrical Designer will support overhead and underground electric distribution projects across the Mid Atlantic Region. This role is ideal for early career professionals looking to develop technical design skills while working under the guidance of senior designers and engineers on real world utility projects.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in electrical design, engineering technology, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of electrical or utility-related design experience (internship or co-op experience acceptable).
• Basic knowledge of electrical distribution systems or construction practices.
• Working familiarity with AutoCAD or CADD platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to electric utility distribution projects.
• Interest in pursuing professional growth within power and energy design.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of design drawings and layouts for overhead and underground electric distribution systems (4kV–35kV).
• Develop construction drawings and design packages using AutoCAD Electrical and related CADD tools.
• Apply established utility standards and engineering direction to produce accurate, buildable designs.
• Support design-level quality control efforts and address review comments under supervision.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and field staff to support project execution.
• Assist with design revisions and clarifications during permitting and construction phases.
• Adhere to WSP safety, quality, and professional standards.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree