FIND_THE_RIGHTJOB.
Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer
JOB_REQUIREMENTS
Hires in
Not specified
Employment Type
Not specified
Company Location
Not specified
Salary
Not specified
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 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.
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
- 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
- Cable and conduit plans and details
- Control enclosure design and details
- 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.
Who You Are
- 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.
- 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 should enjoy living in the Hilo area, or have a desire and ability to relocate there with minimal assistance.
- Candidates must be willing and able to work effectively and efficiently in a remote work environment when required.
- Candidates must be 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.
- 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 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.
Compensation:
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.
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Similar jobs
No similar jobs found
© 2025 Qureos. All rights reserved.