Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP
San Diego
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 76,800 - 93,800Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering0Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical mindset","Communication","Interpersonal skills","Self-leadership","Attention to detail"]

Assist WSP’s Power & Energy Substation Team on utility-scale and commercial projects, supporting due diligence, design, and construction activities. Under supervision, help with substation engineering deliverables such as single-line/three-line diagrams, wiring schematics, layout and grounding/lightning protection, and electrical calculations (loads, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting circuits). Produce accurate documentation, complete assigned training, and follow safety procedures while using industry standards and codes.

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Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer

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Job Summary

Assist WSP’s Power & Energy Substation Team on utility-scale and commercial projects, supporting due diligence, design, and construction activities. Under supervision, help with substation engineering deliverables such as single-line/three-line diagrams, wiring schematics, layout and grounding/lightning protection, and electrical calculations (loads, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting circuits). Produce accurate documentation, complete assigned training, and follow safety procedures while using industry standards and codes.
Location: San Diego
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide local technical assistance across due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction for utility/industrial/commercial projects.
  • •Assist with electrical engineering tasks for substation design, including single-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection.
  • •Support routine engineering functions such as equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies for safety and functionality.
  • •Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment and feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, and power distribution.
  • •Generate accurate project documentation using electronic systems and support safety compliance, including training on assigned tasks and adherence to site-specific procedures.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 76,800 - 93,800
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsPaid ParentalDisability Life

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • •0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • •General understanding of electrical engineering as applied to design engineering of large capital projects.
  • •Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • •Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset, plus effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience:0EngineeringPower & energySubstationsUtilityConstruction
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:Analytical mindsetCommunicationInterpersonal skillsSelf-leadershipAttention to detail
Certifications:Engineer in Training
Tech Stack:CADDAspenCAPEAutoCADD electricalElectronic systemsDrawingsSpreadsheets

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Sponsorship available.

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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