Description
WSP is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer for their Portland, OR office. The successful applicant will be involved in projects with the Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team.
The role involves providing 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and support for electrical studies, protective relaying, and control systems
- Conduct short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis
- Utilize software such as AcSELeratorQuickset, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM-PTW, ETAP, and RSCAD/RTDS
- Demonstrate integrity, initiative, self-sufficiency, spoken and written communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
- Collaborate with clients and team members to deliver high-quality results
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5-7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Experience 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:
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Professional Licensure/Certification
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; and paid parental leave
Compensation:
- Expected salary range: $94,300/yr - $155,500/yr