Job Description

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This Opportunity
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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.

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Your Impact
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
•    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.

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Who You Are

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Required Qualifications                                        
•    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.

•    0-1 years of experience

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Preferred Qualifications
•    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.
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Disclaimer:
•    Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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