Early Career Electrical Engineer - Buildings

Senior Early Careers Program Coordinator at WSP USA

Job Description

This opportunity is a full‑time Early Career Electrical Engineer position in the Arlington, VA office. You will support the Property and Buildings Team on projects that involve due diligence, remediation, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects. The role includes assisting with the design of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, renewable energy, and control systems, and producing clear, concise documentation that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data on substation components and equipment specifications for procurement and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations.
• Assist with basic professional electrical engineering work on single line, three‑line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules and standards.
• Perform routine engineering tasks and provide entry‑level technical assistance on design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching strategies for safety and functionality.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures.
• Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures, including data location, statistical documentation, engineering studies, surveys, and construction.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• General understanding of electrical engineering applied to design engineering of large capital projects.
• Familiarity with engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with others and expressing ideas to engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific design software (e.g., CADD, Aspen, CAPE) and AutoCADD electrical.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

• Engineer in Training certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Member of or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

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