Description
WSP is currently seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer for their Burnsville, Minnesota office. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Power Delivery Substation Team, supporting complex substation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on the team and projects.
The Lead Substation Project Engineer will provide high-level 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 include:
- Providing guidance on collecting, compiling, and analysing data related to physical work sites, blueprints, GIS data maps, substation components, and equipment specifications
- Coordinating, reviewing, and approving electrical infrastructure design plans for smaller and less-complex projects
- Applying high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases
- Performing professional and complex electrical engineering work related to substation design
- Planning and incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, and operating strategies
- Reviewing electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding touch and step potentials, short circuit study, protective device coordination, and substation switchyard layouts
- Developing and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates, construction safety and phasing plans, and updating electrical infrastructure layout plans
- Overseeing and monitoring cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals
- Preparing comprehensive technical reports and presentations
- Maintaining a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements
- Analysing, evaluating, and interpreting data obtained during field investigations
- Preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
- Interacting with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients
- Collaborating with professionals, engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities
- Remaining current in the latest electrical engineering techniques and practices
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
The expected salary for this position is $102,200 - $182,200.
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.