Description
WSP is currently seeking a Senior Substation P&C Engineer to join their Power & Energy Substation Team in the Northeast.
The successful candidate will provide technical assistance and engineering guidance for multi-site and multi-phase substation projects, including due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, permitting support, design, development, and construction activities for utility-scale facilities in the public and private sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to protection and control requirements
- Review and provide technical input on third-party substation design documents
- Perform complex electrical engineering work related to protection and control design
- Incorporate future-ready techniques and design requirements into protective relaying philosophies and schemes
- Support senior engineers with research, evaluation, and recommendations for protective relays and control house components
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical input on engineering, design, testing, and construction sequencing issues
- Develop engineering calculations and deliverables, including DC load and battery sizing
- Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates for substation projects
- Work independently or as part of a cross-functional team to execute work on multiple concurrent substation projects
- Prepare technical reports and presentations that communicate design approaches and findings
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5-7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management
- Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and regulations
- Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles
- Project management experience supporting small- to mid-level projects
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, and prioritization skills
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design tools
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer License
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $90,600 - $150,110