Description
WSP is seeking a Substation Design Engineer for their Richmond, VA office.
The successful applicant will be involved in projects with the Substation Team, providing technical assistance and guidance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, compile, and analyse data relating to substation components, equipment specifications, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations.
- Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
- Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, and substation layout.
- Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, and design requirements.
- Support senior engineers with research and recommendations.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance.
- Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and power distribution.
- Prepare data and visualizations for interpretation or presentation.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team.
- Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations.
- Conduct engineering studies and surveys.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, and design/build.
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators.
- Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and regulations.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective self-leadership and attention to detail.
- Ability to learn new techniques and perform multiple tasks.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software.
- 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.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $78,600 - $135,000