Early Career Electrical Engineer - Renewables

WSP•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer for its Renewables Generation Team in the Billings, Montana office. The role supports renewable energy projects—including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems—and shares responsibility with the cross-discipline department for producing work consistent with WSP’s mission and culture. The engineer is expected to help achieve team goals, maintain quality standards, promote teamwork, and meet client needs. The successful candidate will contribute to electrical design for renewable generation projects, working across project development, engineering documentation, field activities, and construction support. The role may involve occasional travel depending on project requirements. WSP describes its work as supporting the global energy transition through expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
0 to 2 years of relevant experience.
Strong English-language command and excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with internal team members and external client personnel.
Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without work sponsorship.
Commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

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

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.
Support department team goals, quality standards, internal teamwork, and client needs.