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Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

POWER Engineers • Richmond, VA • 5h ago

Location Richmond

Secondary Locations

Job Code 18421

of openings 2

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Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is is seeking an Entry-Level Substation Electrical Engineer to work in our Power Delivery Substation Department in our Richmond, Virginia office.Flexibility is available for an in-office or hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Responsibilities

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

Occasional travel

Required Education/Experience

BSEE (BS Electrical 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

Desired Education/Experience

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

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

Voluntary Life Insurance

401K

Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

Maternity and Paternity Leave

New Dads and Moms Benefit program

Fertility Benefits

Gender-affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities

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