Description
WSP is seeking an Experienced Substation Design Engineer for their Maitland, FL office. The successful candidate will work on projects with the Power Delivery Substation Team, focusing on physical and/or protection & controls engineering for high-voltage substation projects.
The role involves providing technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide technical assistance and guidance for high-voltage substation projects
- Collect, compile, and analyse data relating to substation components and equipment specifications
- Assist in reviewing third-party design documents and project plans
- Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to substation physical layouts and protection & control systems
- Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques and design requirements
- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering and construction procedures
- Develop electrical calculations and prepare data and visualisations
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures
- Work as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work
- Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects
- Contribute to technical reports and presentations
- Conduct engineering studies and surveys
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3-5 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design/build processes
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and software
- Experience with discipline-specific design software
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, and paid vacation.