Early Career Electrical Engineer - Renewables
About The Position
WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer (Renewables) for its Billings, Montana office. The role supports the Renewables Generation Team and contributes to multidisciplinary projects involving wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The engineer shares responsibility with the cross-discipline department for delivering work consistent with WSP’s mission, culture, quality standards, and client needs. The successful candidate will participate in electrical design for renewable generation projects, supporting collection and distribution systems, grounding, equipment layouts, substations, interconnections, protection and control coordination, and power system studies. The role also includes preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and other project documentation; collaborating with engineers in other disciplines; and assisting with site visits, field investigations, commissioning, and construction support as required. Occasional travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
- Strong English-language command and excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
- Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for work sponsorship.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- 0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA).
- Coursework in power systems, electrical machines, power electronics, renewable energy systems, protection and control, transmission and distribution, and electrical design.
- Familiarity with electrical design and analysis software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYMCAP, PSCAD, or similar tools.
- Previous engineering internship, co-op, design, or drafting experience related to electrical engineering, power systems, or renewable energy projects.
- Knowledge of renewable generation technologies, including solar, wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or utility-scale power infrastructure.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT registration.
Responsibilities
- Participate in electrical design for renewable generation projects, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Support the design and development of electrical collection systems, power distribution systems, grounding systems, and equipment layouts for renewable energy facilities.
- Assist with substation electrical design, renewable interconnection projects, protection and control coordination, and power system studies.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, and environmental engineers on multidisciplinary project execution.
- Support preparation of engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, and project documentation.
- Participate in site visits, field investigations, commissioning activities, and construction support as required.
- 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 coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings programs
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation and personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Bereavement leave
- Paid time off for voting
- Paid time off for attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
