Early Career Substation Engineer
About The Position
WSP is seeking an entry-level Substation Engineer for its Syracuse, New York office. The engineer will contribute to early-stage substation planning and design for clients, including preliminary concepts and layouts that inform feasibility, site evaluation, and infrastructure planning. The role supports electrical infrastructure projects alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, with exposure to planning, design, procurement, and construction phases. The position includes substation design work and preparation of technical deliverables, as well as coordination with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders. The engineer may participate in site visits and field activities and will follow applicable codes, standards, quality procedures, company policies, and WSP’s Code of Conduct. Occasional travel may be required, and work schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project requirements. Relocation assistance is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical documents.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage assignments with moderate supervision.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- EIT certification.
- On path to obtain PE licensure.
Responsibilities
- Support multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration.
- Contribute technical input and scope definition for proposal development.
- Assist in substation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases.
- Coordinate project delivery with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Participate in site visits and field activities to validate design assumptions and resolve issues.
- Support development of project schedules, deliverables, and budgets.
- Perform substation design tasks, including one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and basic SCADA systems.
- Prepare design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, bills of materials, and cable/conduit plans.
- Support development of equipment specifications and vendor coordination.
- Follow QA/QC procedures and verify the accuracy of deliverables.
- Prepare reports, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project leads.
- Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and company policies.
- 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 coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
