Early Career Electrical Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

WSP • Troy, NY

7d • $58,200 - $87,300 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for its Troy, NY office. This role involves providing local technical assistance for various stages of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects, including due diligence, investigation, remediation, design, and construction. Tasks include assisting with the research, design, concept development, and construction of substations, power distribution, renewable energy, and protection and control systems. The engineer will generate accurate documentation and ensure work meets industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical.
• 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 workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations.
• Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work related to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements, equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution under close supervision.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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

• 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: Entry Level