Electrical Engineer In Europe Jobs in Canton, MA

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Electrical Engineer for our Foxboro, MA office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Distribution Boston Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.  

The Early Career Electrical Engineer will support the planning, design, and analysis of overhead and underground electric distribution systems across the Mid Atlantic Region. This role is ideal for early career engineers who are developing core utility engineering competencies while working under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers on real world electric utility projects.

The Early Career Electrical Engineer supplies foundational engineering principles to support safe, reliable, and constructible distribution designs, while learning utility standards, client requirements, and WSP engineering practices. 

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.
 

• Support the engineering and design of overhead and underground electric distribution systems (typically 4kV-35kV) under supervision. 
• Perform basic engineering calculations related to conductor sizing, voltage drop, equipment loading, and system layouts.
• Develop and review distribution design packages, including plan and profile drawings, equipment layouts, and construction details, in coordination with designers and CADD staff. 
• Apply established utility standards, specifications, and engineering direction to ensure designs meet technical and safety requirements. 
• Assist with design level QA/QC reviews and address review comments under the guidance of senior engineers. 
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, field personnel, and utility stakeholders to support project execution. 
• Support permitting, construction, and in service activities through engineering clarifications, redlines, and revisions.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Fundamental understanding of electric distribution systems or construction practices. 
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CADD platforms. 
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn. 
• 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.
• Exposure to electric utility distribution projects. 
• Familiarity with Mid Atlantic utility standards. 
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Disclaimer:

• Relocation is not available for this role.

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): $65,600 - $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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