Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Intermediate Substation Electrical (Physical) Engineer for our Chicago, IL office. Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Buffalo Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

The Intermediate Professional Substation Electrical Engineer will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and our culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving the goals of the department, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.

WSP 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.

Your Impact

• Perform the detailed design of low to extra-high voltage substations including, but not limited to: One-line diagrams, Schematics, Wiring diagrams, Station physical layouts, Sections/Elevations, Cable and conduit plans and details, Ground grid design and details, Control enclosure design and details, Lightning protection plans, Yard lighting plans, Bills of Materials, Power system studies, 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
• 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

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience
• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or higher degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option
• Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering to build on
• Candidates should enjoy living in the Chicago area or have a desire and ability to relocate
• 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
• 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:

• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations
• 1+ years of relevant electrical engineering work experience
• Knowledge of electrical utility substations and familiarity with substation design
• Engineering In Training certification

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): $67,600 - $111,650

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.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.