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Associate Electrical Engineer

Company: WSP
Location: Oakland
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Associate Electrical Engineer
Req ID 11230
Associate Electrical Engineer
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Electrical Engineer for our San Francisco office . WSP USA Operates with a Hybrid-Workplace Model . The following locations will also be considered: Sacramento, or Oakland . Be involved in projects with our Transportation Section Mechanical & Electrical Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact



  • Electrical calculations including electrical loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop.


  • Lighting circuiting and controls.


  • Facility electrical service and power distribution design for 480/277, 120/208, and 120/240 volt classifications.


  • Grounding design including system and equipment grounding.


  • Motor circuit design including layouts, sizing, and motor starter selection.


  • Standby and emergency power system design including generator and uninterruptible power supply (UPS).


    Who You Are
    Required Qualifications


    • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.


    • 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.


    • If your experience does not match the listed requirement - please feel free to still apply. We are currently considering multiple openings of various experience levels.


    • Demonstrated verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work within a team environment.


    • Computer skills including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD


      Preferred Qualifications:


      • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.


      • EIT registration, or ability to receive within 6 months.


      • Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC).


      • Experience in control system design.


      • Communication design experience, including fiber optic and CAT 5/6 hardware/software.


      • Knowledge of NFPA 130 and/or NFPA 502 Standards.


      • ETAP experience.


      • REVIT MEP experience.


      • Experience with MicroStation.


        Compensation and Benefits:
        WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
        Expected Salary: $61,700 - $108,200
        WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.
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        Additional Requirements

        • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

          Additional Details


          • Travel Required: 20%


          • Job Status: Regular


          • Employee Type: Full


          • Primary Location: SAN FRANCISCO - MARKET ST


          • All locations: US-CA-Oakland, US-CA-Sacramento, US-CA-San Francisco


            About WSP
            WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com
            WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
            At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
            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.

Keywords: WSP, Oakland , Associate Electrical Engineer, Professions , Oakland, California

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