Description
WSP is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection Electrical Engineer (ESSP) for their Denver, CO office. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing services related to electrical studies, SCADA, and system protection.
Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical studies, SCADA, and system protection services
- Conduct protective relaying, short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis
- Develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment
- Write technical reports summarizing analysis with findings and conclusions
- Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting
Requirements:
- BSEE, BSEET, or BSCE degree from an ABET-accredited university
- 3-5 years of industry experience performing design or device configuration in technical disciplines
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and application to permitting and project work-related issues
- Analytical mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgement
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
- Internships and experience in technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
- Engineer In Training (EIT) certification
- Experience in mentoring others and/or providing technical leadership in customer-focused engineering projects
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $88,500/yr - $141,700/yr