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Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

Location **Freeport**

Secondary Locations **Foxborough**

Job Code **19001**

\# of openings **3**

Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Substation Electrical Engineer for our Freeport, Maine office. The following locations will also be considered: Foxborough, MA. 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.

Your Impact

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

+ 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.

+ Shall learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.

+ Occasional travel.

+ 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.

+ The successful candidate will be involved 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, preferably with a power option from an accredited university.

+ Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on.

+ The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ 0-1 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ Three months or more of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis.

+ Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design.

+ Engineer Intern certificate (EI) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Disclaimer:

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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 (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.