Substation Associate Electrical Engineer

WSP
San Diego
Full timeUSD 89,000 - 110,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringExperience: 1-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical mindset","Sound judgement","Interpersonal communication","Self-leadership","Technical writing"]

Support the Power & Energy Substation team on utility and industrial projects, assisting with due diligence, permitting, investigation, and design for transmission/distribution substations. Help collect and analyze engineering data, perform basic electrical calculations, and support single-line/three-line drawings, substation layout, grounding, and lightning protection. Generate accurate reports and documentation, assist senior engineers with research and field applications, and coordinate with cross-functional project teams with minimal supervision.

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Substation Associate Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary

Support the Power & Energy Substation team on utility and industrial projects, assisting with due diligence, permitting, investigation, and design for transmission/distribution substations. Help collect and analyze engineering data, perform basic electrical calculations, and support single-line/three-line drawings, substation layout, grounding, and lightning protection. Generate accurate reports and documentation, assist senior engineers with research and field applications, and coordinate with cross-functional project teams with minimal supervision.
Location: San Diego
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for substation components, equipment specifications, procurement package development, and pricing.
  • •Perform basic professional electrical engineering work for substation design deliverables, including single line/three line/wiring diagrams, substation layout, and bus arrangement.
  • •Provide technical assistance on design requirements such as equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit/trenching strategies for safety and functionality.
  • •Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment/feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits, and power distribution under minimal supervision.
  • •Write and maintain accurate technical reports and documentation and support risk identification, assessment, and engineering/research recommendations with cross-functional teams.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 89,000 - 110,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement SavingsPaid LeavePaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • •1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
  • •Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, design/build, and application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • •Highly familiar with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • •Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team, with strong communication and technical writing skills.
Experience:1-3 years
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical mindsetSound judgementInterpersonal communicationSelf-leadershipTechnical writing
Tech Stack:IFRIRCIEEENESCNERCCADDAspenCAPEETAPAutoCADD

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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