Description
WSP is seeking an Underground Transmission Line Design Engineer to work in the Underground Transmission Line group in our Foxborough, Massachusetts office.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of underground transmission line design for new lines, relocations and upgrades.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
- Assisting with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems.
- Generating accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications.
- Ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Key tasks:
- Review third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
- Incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements.
- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures.
- Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Conduct engineering studies and surveys.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in designing power transmission and distribution systems.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Strong command of the English language.
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators.
- Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in cable/conductor selection.
- Experience in underground or overhead line/feeder routing.
- In-person project site reviews.
- Willingness to pursue Electrical or Civil Professional Engineering (PE) certification.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $85,200- $136,300