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. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

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 in the public and private sector.
• Takes on tasks including assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems in various contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects).
• 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.
• Leads design teams 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 development of project scope, schedule, and estimates.
• Ensures POWER quality procedures are followed and the team is resourced optimally.
• 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.
• Performs and directs others in 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 familiarity with 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

• Seven (7) or more years of experience in substation design is preferred.

Skills

• Substation design
• Power delivery
• Power generation
• Project management
• Renewable energy
• Utility substations
• Transmission and distribution
• Protection and control systems

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for personal reasons.
• Compensation range: $103,500 - $176,000.

Pay

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

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for personal reasons.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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