# Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer **Company**: WSP **Location**: Houston, TX **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: senior **Job type**: full-time **Category**: Engineering **Industry**: Consulting **Apply**: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98113?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_3034f559-cf2 ## Description WSP is currently seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer (Physical and/or Protection & Controls) for our Houston, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX, and Overland Park, KS offices. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Substation Team and contribute to the design, development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems. Key Responsibilities: - Provide technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of high-voltage substation projects - Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations - Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans - Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of substation physical layouts and/or protection & control systems - Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements - Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements - Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues - Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution - Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations - Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting - Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals - Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects - Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations - Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue - Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations - Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) - Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects - Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct Requirements: - Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering - 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems - Engineer in Training Certification - Exposure to operations and project controls experience - Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues - Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management - Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements - Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements - Capable interpersonal and communication skills - Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities - Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies - Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools - Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical - Critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Proven track record of upholding workplace safety Benefits: - Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage - Retirement savings - Paid sick leave - Paid vacation - Paid parental leave - Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings ## Skills ### Required - Electrical Engineering - Power Transmission - Distribution Systems - Substation Design - Protection & Controls - IEEE/NESC Standards - NERC regulations - AutoCADD electrical - CADD - Aspen - CAPE - ETAP ### Nice to have - Experience with substation design for voltages from 345kV up to 500kV - Master’s Degree in Engineering --- Source: [Apply at emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com](https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98113?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)