Description
WSP is seeking a Lead Substation P&C Engineer for their Richmond, VA office. The successful candidate will work on projects with the Power & Energy Substation Team, providing high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site projects.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, compile, and analyse data related to substation equipment, materials, and systems
- Assist in reviewing internal and third-party substation design drawings and technical documents
- Perform professional electrical engineering work supporting substation protection and control (P&C) design
- Participate in concept development and detailed design activities
- Provide technical design support related to site conditions and constructability considerations
- Develop electrical engineering calculations supporting P&C design
- Coordinate, review, and approve electrical infrastructure design plans
- Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for infrastructure projects
- Perform professional and complex electrical engineering work relating to substation design
- Review electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and grounding touch and step potentials
- Develop and review plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers and construction professionals
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations
- Analyse, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients
- Collaborate with professionals and infrastructure authorities on improvement and development projects
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 7-10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, and processes
- Extensive knowledge of substation design
- Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines
- Experience with electrical substation planning, design, and construction management
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and regulations
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership and attention to detail
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team members
- Highly proficient with technical writing and discipline-specific design software
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineer License
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations