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WSP USA Associate Consultant, Electrical Engineering in Boston, Massachusetts
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Electrical Engineer for our Newark, NJ office. The following locations will also be considered: New York City, Rochester, NY, or Boston, MA. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges
Your Impact
Work with new and existing power plants to incorporate more renewable energy, black start generators, or battery energy storage.
Support medium voltage power distribution systems for fleet electrification and large energy users like airports, hospitals, quarries, and college campuses.
Electrical Engineer for a power distribution and distributed energy projects.
Perform sizing calculations for all electrical equipment including GT/ Unit / station transformers, DG Sets and MV/LV Switchgears, MV/LV Cables, Lightning protection, and grounding.
Prepare general arrangement and equipment layout drawings for MV/LV systems.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Knowledge on power system study tools like SKM /ETAP to run Load flow, short circuit, ARC flash on MV/LV systems.
Knowledge of codes/regulations including NEC and IEEE standards relevant to Medium and Low Voltage systems.
Basic knowledge on MV/LV protection schemes and relays.
Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical.
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:
- PE License strongly preferred