Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Lead Protection Engineer to join our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team in Boise, ID, with potential opportunities in Orlando, FL; Freeport, ME; Syracuse, NY; Charlotte, NC; Overland Park, KS; and Richmond, VA. As a Senior Lead Protection Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, engineering, and conducting studies of protection systems for equipment on the bulk power system, including substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement protection philosophies, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems.
- Conduct protection analyses, including electrical model development, short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis.
- Lead teams on client projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget, providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Support onsite visits to collect data and communicate project specifics to clients.
- Maintain awareness of applicable industry practices for protection as outlined in IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards.
- Prioritize responsibilities effectively to meet client needs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
- 12+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for Protective Relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven history of leading and completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
- Commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protecting equipment at high voltages (69kV and higher).
- Experience mentoring others and a willingness to do so.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary (New York only): $153,600/yr - $260,200/yr