Distribution Engineer - Experienced Professional

WSP • Ft Worth, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an experienced Distribution Engineer to join our Power & Energy Distribution Services Team in our Fort Worth, TX or Tyler, TX office. This role involves developing detailed designs for medium voltage electric distribution systems (120/240V – 24.9kV), ensuring compliance with client requirements, safety standards, and budget/schedule constraints. The engineer will produce construction-ready drawings, perform system layouts and material estimates, coordinate with stakeholders, and support projects from design through construction. WSP, with the integration of POWER Engineers, Inc. and TRC Companies, is a global leader in power delivery, generation, and program management, shaping the evolution of energy systems worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in designing medium voltage power distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficiency in GISWorks’ Distribution Design Studio (DDS).
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to permitting and project work.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (DDS, STORMS Work Management, CAD).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components, field equipment applications, and operations.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations.
• Maintain quality control standards for calculations, analysis, and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, drafters, designers, and construction professionals to execute project work, lay out designs, calculate costs, and ensure conformity with specifications and standards.
• Assist with the development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data from field investigations and develop action plans for risk mitigation.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Collaborate with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 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: Mid Level