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WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Electrical Engineer (Generation)
Design and support power transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Electrical Engineer (Generation) role provides technical assistance and guidance throughout the lifecycle of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects, including due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction. The position supports research, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems across various sectors. Key duties involve collecting and analyzing data on substation components, preparing procurement packages, and ensuring designs comply with IEEE, NESC, and NERC standards. Responsibilities include creating single‑line and three‑line diagrams, grounding grids, lightning protection, equipment sizing, and conduit design, as well as developing electrical calculations for loads, voltage drop, and lighting circuits. The engineer prepares accurate reports, visualizations, sketches, and technical documentation while maintaining quality‑control procedures and statistical analysis of measurements. Collaboration with senior engineers, cross‑functional teams, and regulatory agencies ensures projects meet specifications, permits, and compliance requirements, and the role also supports health and safety plan development. • Provide technical assistance for due diligence, design, permitting, and construction of utility‑scale projects. • Develop and review electrical designs, including single‑line diagrams, substation layouts, grounding grids, and protection systems. • Perform load calculations, equipment sizing, voltage drop analysis, and lighting circuit design. • Create reports, data visualizations, sketches, and technical documentation. • Support senior engineers with research, component selection, and field equipment applications. • Verify site characteristics and assist with health and safety plan implementation. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance. • Maintain quality‑control standards and conduct statistical analysis of measurements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design review
- ▸load calculations
- ▸equipment sizing
- ▸diagram creation
- ▸data analysis
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
Required qualifications are a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 3–5 years of experience designing power transmission and distribution systems, Engineer‑in‑Training certification, and proficiency with design software such as CADD, Aspen, CAPE, or ETAP. Strong communication, problem‑solving, technical writing, and self‑leadership skills are essential, along with knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and safety policies. • Required: BSEE, 3–5 years experience in power transmission/distribution, EIT certification, proficiency with CADD/ETAP, strong communication and problem‑solving skills. • Preferred: Master’s degree, professional licensure, OSHA HAZWOPER training, Basic First Aid/CPR.
Requirements
- ▸bsee
- ▸eit
- ▸cadd
- ▸etap
- ▸aspen
- ▸cape
Benefits
WSP USA is a global engineering firm offering flexible work models, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to community‑focused solutions in energy, transportation, water, and the environment. The company promotes workplace safety, diversity, and equal opportunity for all employees.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time