Job Description
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Fort Worth, Texas office. Be involved in projects with our Small Utility Fort Worth Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. This Opportunity The Early Career Electrical Engineer candidate will perform a variety of engineering tasks as assigned by our electric utility clients, including substation, transmission, and distribution. They are expected to maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.
Your Impact • Perform the detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations including, but not limited to: Physical design, P&C design. • System relaying and protection, including substation relaying, transmission line relaying, and distribution coordination studies. • Perform the detailed design of distribution lines up to 25kV, including overhead and underground design. • Perform the detailed design of transmission lines up to 345kV. • Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients. • Shall have the ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively within a team setting. • Shall learn, understand, and adhere to department standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs for our 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. Who You Are Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. • 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience. • Must have strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on. • Must have a 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. • Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship. • Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. • Excellent research skills with analytical mindset. • General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects. • Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities 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, technology, and tools. • Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical. • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and 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. Preferred Qualifications • Engineer in Training Certification. • Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline. • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. Disclaimer: • Relocation Assistance is not available for this role. #LI-AN2
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