Early Career Electrical Engineer

　　Req ID 17488

　　Early Career 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

　　KEEP THE INTERNET RUNNING AND THE WORLD WORKING!

　　At kW Mission Critical Engineering , a part of WSP USA , that’s exactly what we do.

　　Simply, data centers are buildings that store information technology. These mission critical facilities must remain operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your role is to design the building infrastructure—power and cooling systems—to make sure that happens.

　　Be a part of an engineering team where from day one, you will collaborate and add value to every project. Gain invaluable experience early in your career. Not only will you be designing building systems, you’ll interact with all internal mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunication engineers, external design partners like architects and structural engineers, and equipment vendors for the development of drawings and specifications. Then, travel to project locations during construction and watch your designs being built for some of the largest companies in the world.

　　Do you want to work on innovative, award-winning projects, travel and see your designs being built, and enjoy an occasional game of ping-pong, lunch and learn, or after-hours’ camaraderie? Are you looking for career growth? Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

　　As an Early Career Electrical Engineer in our Troy, NY office, you will analyze complex power and other building systems including generator plants, medium voltage distribution, uninterruptible power systems, lighting, fire alarm, and grounding.

　　Your Impact

　　Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of standard engineering and design techniques under the direction and guidance of senior engineers

　　Work with multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners.

　　Attend client meetings

　　Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members and equipment vendors and manufacturers

　　Design electrical systems for buildings including lighting, receptable, general, essential and critical electrical infrastructure

　　Select and schedule equipment

　　Prepare calculations and specifications

　　Understand short circuit, coordination, and arc flash calculations

　　Perform construction administration tasks with assistance from senior staff

　　Work alongside senior engineers to survey and evaluate existing worksite conditions

　　Who You Are

　　Required Qualifications

　　0-1 years of experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with electrical building systems emphasis

　　Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal

　　Ability to travel to project sites

　　Interest in innovative design for high performing data centers and mission critical facilities

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　EIT License, or ability to obtain EIT

　　Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit

　　Knowledge of building, electrical and energy codes

　　Knowledge of SKM, eTap or Cyme software

　　Previous building design or construction internship experience

　　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: $55,400 - $91,300

　　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: N/A - No travel required

　　Job Status: New Graduate

　　Employee Type: Full

　　Primary Location: TROY - RIVER ST

　　All locations: US-NY-Troy

　　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 and agile 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.

　　NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

　　WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.