Description
WSP is currently seeking a Substation Project Engineer for our Lake Oswego, OR office. This role involves working with our Power & Energy Substation Team on projects that meet clients' objectives and solve their challenges. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement.
As a Substation Project Engineer, you will provide technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects. You will assist with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Determining methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components and equipment specifications.
- Reviewing and advising on third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
- Performing professional and complex electrical engineering work related to substation design.
- Developing electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and grounding touch and step potentials.
- Preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and coordinating with owners, other disciplines, and clients.
- Working as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
- Preparing technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5-7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
- Engineering Intern, Engineer in Training, or equivalent certification.
- Experience working with Operations and project controls.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and processes.
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
- Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineering license (PE).
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
WSP 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.