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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Distribution Protection Engineer

WSP Richmond, VA, VA senior full-time

Salary

$107,600/yr - $183,000/yr per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Lead Professional Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on Distribution Protection for our Richmond, VA office. The role involves leading and supporting projects for electric utility clients, focusing on distribution protection.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and review of protection-related solutions for utility distribution systems
  • Develop, review, and implement protection philosophies, relay settings, and technical recommendations
  • Interact with utility clients, equipment vendors, and internal stakeholders
  • Lead and perform engineering tasks associated with complex technical projects
  • Execute and coordinate engineering work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and quality reviews for junior engineers and project team members
  • Collaborate with professionals and engineers across disciplines on project execution, proposal development, and business development opportunities
  • Support WSP's technical leadership through participation in industry working groups, standards committees, technical publications, and conference presentations

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 7-10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
  • Understanding of basic to advanced engineering theories and principles
  • Strong command of English language
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure
  • Experience managing small to mid-size projects
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $107,600/yr - $183,000/yr

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure
  • OSHA Health & Safety Training

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98134

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