Description
WSP is seeking an Experienced Substation Design Engineer for their Saint Louis, MO office.
As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex substation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff.
This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects.
The successful candidate will provide technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of high-voltage substation projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of high-voltage substation projects
- Collecting, compiling, and analysing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations
- Performing professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of substation physical layouts and protection & control systems
- Assisting in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans
- Participating in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, and design requirements
- Supporting senior engineers with research and recommendations
- Verifying site characteristics and providing technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures
- Developing electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits, and controls
- Preparing data and visualisations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations
- Maintaining quality control standards and procedures
- Working as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team
- Assisting with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3-5 years of relevant post-education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems
- Exposure to operations and project controls experience
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to permitting and project work-related issues
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
- Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Experience with discipline-specific design software
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
Preferred qualifications include:
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Experience with substation design for voltages from 345kV up to 500kV