Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer

WSP•New Albany, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Substation Assistant Electrical Engineer for its Columbus, Ohio office. The role provides local technical assistance for utility-scale projects, including due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, design, development, and construction support for transmission and distribution substations. Under general or close supervision, the engineer assists with data collection and analysis, site verification, engineering calculations, preparation of project documentation, design work, and quality assurance and quality control. The position involves learning and following client standards and processes, completing assigned training, and contributing individually and as part of a team to technically challenging designs. Work schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek, and occasional travel may be required based on project needs. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
Excellent research skills and an analytical mindset.
General understanding of electrical engineering as applied to the 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, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently under general supervision and 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 such as CADD and Bluebeam.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training Certification and progress toward obtaining a PE license.
Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
Membership in or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components and equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IFC design and review processes, and applicable standards and regulations.
Assist with verifying site characteristics and provide basic technical assistance on engineering, design, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, AC/DC service sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting circuits and controls under close supervision.
Generate accurate and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field or work-site notebooks and logs.
Assist with electrical engineering design work for one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA communications, station physical layouts, sections and elevations, cable and conduit plans and details, ground grid design and details, control enclosure design and details, lightning protection plans, yard lighting plans, and bills of materials.
Support quality assurance and quality control for client deliverables.
Learn and adhere to client standards and processes while completing complex and technically challenging designs independently or as part of a team.
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.