Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry‑Level Substation Electrical Engineer for our Hilo, Hawaii location. 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.

The Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving the department's goals, maintain WSP'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
  • Station physical layouts
  • Sections/Elevations
  • Cable and conduit plans and details
  • Ground grid design and details
  • Foundation plans
  • Structural plans
  • Control enclosure design and details
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Yard lighting plans
  • Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • 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.

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSME (BS Mechanical 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.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
• Enjoy living in the Hilo area, or have a desire and ability to relocate there with minimal assistance.
• Willing and able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote work environment when required.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
• 0–1 years of experience.

• At least three months relevant electrical engineering work experience; could be on an internship or co‑op basis.
• Minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA).
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design.
• Engineer‑in‑Training certificate (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.

Expected Salary (all locations): $78,000 - $83,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately 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.

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