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Substation Lead Electrical Engineer (Station P&C)

WSP Fort Mill, SC senior full-time

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Description

WSP is currently seeking a Substation Lead Electrical Engineer (Station P&C) for our Ft. Mill, South Carolina office. This role involves providing high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, design, development, and construction support of utility-scale projects in the public and private sector.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing guidance on collecting, compiling, and analyzing data related to substation work sites, blueprints, P&C components, and equipment specifications.
  • Applying high-level substation P&C engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various substation project phases.
  • Reviewing electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, one-line diagram development, and protective relaying.
  • Developing and reviewing specifications, cost estimates, and construction phasing plans.
  • Overseeing and monitoring P&C teams on cross-discipline teams.
  • Preparing comprehensive technical reports and presentations.
  • Analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting data obtained during field investigations.
  • Interacting with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
  • Remaining current in the latest substation P&C engineering techniques and practices.
  • Working collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects.
  • Performing professional and complex electrical engineering work.
  • Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
  • Proficient with substation P&C engineering principles, practices, and processes.
  • Extensive knowledge of substation P&C design.
  • Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction.
  • Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
  • Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design software.
  • Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
  • Retirement savings.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

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