This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Graduate Electrical Engineer for our Seattle,WA office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. 

Takes part in providing local technical assistance 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 basic 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 documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. 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

• Work on transportation projects including roadways, bridges, transit stations
• Electrical calculations including electrical loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop
• Lighting calculations
• 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, or related degree
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.

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