Intermediate Professional, Electrical Engineering

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to support our Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) team in Lisle, Illinois . In this role, you will support roadway electrical, tolling, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and communications infrastructure projects for the Illinois Tollway while gaining experience in planning, inspections, operations, design support, and project delivery. Your Impact Support roadway electrical, tolling, ITS, fiber communications, and transportation technology initiatives for the Illinois Tollway. Participate in field inspections, condition assessments, and asset inventory activities throughout the Tollway system. Maintain accurate inventories, asset condition data, and inspection records for transportation technology assets. Prepare technical reports, condition assessments, inspection documentation, repair cost estimates, technical memoranda, and engineering recommendations. Support planning, operations, and maintenance activities related to transportation technology infrastructure. Participate in construction walkthroughs, system acceptance activities, and handover reviews for maintenance and capital improvement projects. Analyze asset, maintenance, and operational data to identify trends, evaluate system performance, support lifecycle management activities, and inform engineering decisions. Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, and construction submittals under the guidance of senior engineers. Assist with evaluating existing transportation technology assets and identifying opportunities for system improvements and technology enhancements. Coordinate with Tollway staff, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams. Who You Are Experience Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. 0-3 years of relevant experience. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Capacity to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities with minimal direction. Ability to perform field work and site visits throughout the Illinois Tollway system. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications: Internship or work experience related to transportation infrastructure, roadway lighting, ITS, communications systems, tolling systems, or electrical systems. Familiarity with GIS, CAD, databases, or asset management systems. Interest in transportation technology, infrastructure operations, and emerging mobility solutions. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $76,200 - $95,200 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law. #LI-SM1