Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Location Syracuse

Secondary Locations

Job Code 18656

# of openings 1

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Electrical Engineer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Syracuse, NY office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (new employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Roles and Responsibilities

• The position includes working individually within a team to complete complex and technically challenging aspects of electrical design and understanding and adhering to client standards.

• Perform the design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but are not limited to:

• One-line diagrams

• Physical layouts

• Equipment selection

• General arrangement plans, sections, and elevations

• Control building design and details

• Cable and conduit plans and details

• Ground grid design and details

• Lightning protection design and details

• Yard lighting design and details

• Schematics diagrams

• Wiring diagrams

• Communications

• Material lists

• Conduit and cable sizing/routing

• AC and DC systems calculations and sizing

• Engineering Documentation such as Requests for Information (RFIs), Scope Documents, Equipment Specifications and Construction Specifications

• Work with CAD designers/drafters to develop drawing packages

• Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Civil Engineering

• Participate in quality assurance and quality control programs

• Contribute to engineering proposal development

• Contribute to engineering project scheduling and budget management

Required Education/Experience

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) from an accredited university

• Two (2) or more years' experience in electrical engineering

• Good command of the Microsoft Office suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word

• The candidate must have 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

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

Desired Education/Experience

• Interest in electrical design engineering on power delivery projects

• Familiarity with electrical utility substations

• Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, client examples, vendor drawings, and such

• EIT or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

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 WSPs 73,000 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, youll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the worlds 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!

Base Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

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