Description
WSP is currently seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer for their Reno, NV office.
This role involves providing high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase design and development of utility-scale electrical substation projects in the public and private sector.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing guidance on collecting, compiling, and analysing data related to substation physical work sites, drawings, GIS data, and equipment specifications.
- Coordinating, reviewing, and approving substation electrical design plans for smaller and less-complex projects.
- Applying high-level electrical engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases.
- Performing complex electrical engineering work related to substation physical layout and protection and control design.
- Planning and incorporating design requirements related to equipment sizing, cabling, and trenching strategies.
- Reviewing electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and grounding.
- Developing and reviewing plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for substation projects.
- Providing technical oversight from project inception through completion.
- Overseeing and monitoring cross-functional teams of engineers and designers.
- Preparing comprehensive technical reports and presentations.
- Interacting with clients and utility stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, and design/build project delivery.
- Demonstrated experience with substation physical design and/or protection and control engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of electrical infrastructure design with emphasis on utility substation systems.
- Working knowledge of adjacent substation disciplines including P&C, SCADA, and communications interfaces.
- Strong ability to perform and review advanced electrical calculations.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation.
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.