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Utilities, data center developers, manufacturers, and renewable energy providers are investing billions to modernize and expand the electric grid. In this role, you'll help design the substations and electrical infrastructure that make this growth possible while working alongside experienced engineers on projects that power communities, support emerging technologies, and shape the future of energy. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience, meaningful responsibilities, and exposure to projects that have a lasting impact on how electricity is delivered across North America.\nIf you're energized by large-scale infrastructure projects, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to help shape the future of digital infrastructure, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while accelerating your career on some of the most significant power delivery projects being developed today.\nIn this role, you’ll help shape the early vision for substation design and electrical infrastructure supporting cutting-edge projects. You’ll contribute to developing preliminary concepts and layouts that inform key feasibility and planning decisions-giving you exposure to the most strategic phase of project delivery. This role contributes to early-stage substation planning and design development for clients, working collaboratively across business lines to support feasibility, site evaluation, and infrastructure planning.\nWSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management-anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world-and we need your help.\nYour Impact\nSupport multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration.\nContribute to proposal development, including technical input and scope definition.\nAssist in execution of substation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases.\nCoordinate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders for project delivery.\nParticipate in site visits and field activities to validate design assumptions and resolve issues.\nSupport development of project schedules, deliverables, and budgets.\nPerform substation design tasks including: One-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams.\nLayouts, grounding, lightning protection, and basic SCADA systems.\n\nPrepare design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, BOMs, and cable/conduit plans.\nSupport development of equipment specifications and vendor coordination.\nFollow QA/QC procedures and verify accuracy of deliverables.\nPrepare reports, calculations, and technical documentation.\nWork collaboratively with senior engineers and project leads.\nMaintain compliance with codes, standards, and company policies.\nExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.\nPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.\nWho You Are\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.\nAbility to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical documents.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\nAbility to manage assignments with moderate supervision.\nDemonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail.\nAbility to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.\nProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.\nOccasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.\nPreferred Qualifications\nEIT certification; on path to obtain a PE licensure\nDisclaimer\nRelocation assistance is not available for this position.\nWSP Benefits:\nWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. 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