Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection Electrical Engineer to join their team in Fort Worth, TX, with consideration for candidates in Houston, TX; Overland Park, KS; and St Louis, MO.
The successful applicant will perform services related to electrical studies, SCADA, and system protection. This role involves supporting a broad range of activities or specialising in a specific area, requiring a fundamental understanding of three-phase power and power system fundamentals.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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 using software such as AcSELerator Quickset and GE EnerVista.
- Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis, dynamic stability performance, and automation of large batch simulations using software like PSS/E and PowerWorld.
- Design Studies: substation grounding, corona, electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination, transient simulation, power quality, motor starting, and AC interference using software such as CDEGS and ATP-EMTP.
- Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units, protective relays, and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fibre optic, microwave, or radio communication paths.
- Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; travel to project sites to test and commission control schemes.
- Writing technical reports summarising analysis with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A BSEE, BSEET, or BSCE degree from an ABET-accredited university.
- 3-5 years of industry experience performing design or device configuration in technical disciplines.
- An Engineer in Training Certificate.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, 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.
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.