Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

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This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry‑Level Substation Electrical Engineer for our Saint Louis, MO office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

Job Description

The Entry‑Level Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its goals, maintain WSP's high‑quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.

Your impact

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra‑high voltage substations including but not limited to:
  • One‑line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Station physical layouts
  • Sections/Elevations
  • Cable and conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Foundation plans and details
  • Structural plans and details
  • Control enclosure design and details
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Yard lighting plans
  • Bills of Materials
  • Site visits
• Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients
• 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.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.
• Involve in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber‑optic additions.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree from an accredited university, preferably with a power option
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
• Desire and ability to live in the St Louis area or relocate there with minimal assistance
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements
• 0–1 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co‑op basis
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design
• Engineer In Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

Disclaimer

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $78,000 - $83,000. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation—no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter.