Lead Electrical Engineer (Renewables)

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Electrical Engineer (Renewables) to join our Power & Energy team in Billings, MT.

Responsibilities

• Supports technical staff, engineers, and project managers for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.
• Assists with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems.
• Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and construction specifications.
• Ensures responsibilities are delivered and adhere to industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
• Aids Project Managers in bid evaluation and project planning.
• Ledesign team from conceptual phase through completion and acts as an Engineer-of-Record for large complex substation and gen-tie projects.
• Prepares technical proposals including scope, schedule, and budget.
• Acts as a technical liaison with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Provides engineering support during construction including field inspections and witness tests.
• Provides training and mentorship to junior and intermediate engineers.
• Grows and manages relationships with alliance clients.
• Mentors less experienced staff in substation project execution.
• Leads technical specifications development for large EPC projects, including project scope, schedule, and estimates.
• Performs and directs others in detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations including one-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Ensures POWER quality procedures are followed and that the team is resourced in an optimal manner.
• Performs QA/QC for deliverables to clients across multiple offices.
• Manages all schedule, budget, and quality of assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, BS in Renewable Energy Engineering, BS in Civil Engineering, or BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university, preferably with a power option.
• Professional Engineering license (PE), or eligibility to obtain PE.
• Experience in 15kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Experience managing 3-5 people on a project team.
• Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Renewable Energy Engineering, BS in Civil Engineering, or BS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university, preferably with a power option.
• Professional Engineering license (PE), or eligible to obtain PE.
• Experience in 15kV through 500kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Experience managing 3-5 people on a project team.
• Experience filling the role of project engineer for several projects occurring concurrently.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Skills

• Substation design.
• Power delivery, power generation, and project management.
• Technical proposal preparation.
• Project management and coordination.
• Construction support and oversight.
• Training and mentoring.
• Technical liaison and client communication.
• Quality assurance and quality control.
• Project scheduling and budget management.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $103,500 - $176,000

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.