Entry Level Substation Civil Engineer

Entry Level Substation Civil Engineer

Location Freeport

Secondary Locations Ann Arbor, Augusta, Columbus, Foxborough, Freeport, Syracuse

Job Code 19029

# of openings 1

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Entry Level Substation Civil Engineer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is currently seeking an energetic, self-starting team member with a strong civil engineering education and an interest in performing engineering design activities for electrical substations. This position is in the Power Delivery Northeast Civil / Structural Substation Department, with offices in the following locations : Freeport and Augusta, Maine; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Syracuse, New York, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Columbus, Ohio. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of one of the offices).

Roles and Responsibilities

All aspects of substation civil design including permitting support, site design, foundation design, structure design, and control building design

Development of civil construction specifications, cost estimates, engineering proposals and project schedules

Support of substation physical design with bus analysis calculations and coordinating with multiple disciplines on results

Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements

Understand and incorporate typical structural code requirements

Coordination with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design

Preparation of calculation packages to satisfy client and code requirements

Occasional travel will be required

Required Education / Experience

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil / Structural Engineering) degree from an accredited college

Ability to perform basic civil engineering tasks

Ability to independently create calculation packages

Mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, or the ability to complete the FE exam within one year

A 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

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

Desired Education / Experience

Three (3) or more years of civil design experience

Experience in electric utility substation design (15kV through 500kV) is a plus

Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, RISA, MatchCAD, LPile, and Civil 3D are beneficial

Geotechnical background is a plus

Professional Engineering license (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure and ability to obtain licensure in multiple states

Ability to successfully participate in multiple projects concurrently and manager budgets and schedules

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!

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