Lead Substation P&C Engineer

WSP is seeking a Lead Substation P&C Engineer to join their Power & Energy Substation Team in the Northeast.

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance and engineering guidance for multi-site and multi-phase substation projects, including due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, permitting support, design, development, and construction activities for utility-scale facilities in the public and private sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to protection and control requirements, substation equipment specifications, and applicable standards.
• Review and provide technical input on third-party substation design documents, protection and control deliverables, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform complex electrical engineering work related to the design of protection and control systems, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and panel layouts.
• Incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements into protective relaying philosophies and schemes.
• Support senior engineers with research, evaluation, and recommendations for protective relays, meters, RTUs, and control house and panel components.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical input on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, constructability, and construction sequencing issues.
• Develop engineering calculations and deliverables, including DC load, battery and charger sizing, and protective device coordination.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans; and update electrical infrastructure layouts.
• Work independently or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and construction professionals to execute work on multiple concurrent substation projects.
• Prepare technical data and visualizations to support engineering analysis and design decisions.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that communicate design approaches, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations and support development of action plans for risk mitigation activities.
• Prepare and implement site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record retention.
• Interact with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in the latest substation engineering techniques, tools, and industry practices.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on substation projects supporting federally, state, regionally, and locally funded infrastructure improvements.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7-10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing protection and control or electrical design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build applications as applied to substation projects.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles.
• Project management experience supporting small- to mid-level projects.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations related to the construction and design of facilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing technical guidance and QA/QC oversight to junior team members.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assertively direct field personnel and subcontractors.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer License.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

• Expected Salary: $150,000 - $182,000