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Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

Location **Portland**

Secondary Locations

Job Code **18995**

\# of openings **3**

Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time **Early Career Substation Electrical Engineer** for our **Lake Oswego, Oregon** office. Be involved in projects with our **Power Delivery Portland Substation Department** and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Your Impact

The Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its department 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

+ 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.

+ 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

+ BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSREE (BS Renewable Energy 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

+ Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

+ Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

+ 0-1 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

+ 3+ months of relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co-op basis

+ Minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)

+ Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design

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

Disclaimer:

+ Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.