Protection Engineer - Senior Professional

About the role

WSP is initiating a search for a Protection Engineer - Senior Professional Electrical Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis for the Orlando, FL office; candidates for the Augusta, ME; Freeport, ME; Syracuse, NY; Charlotte, NC; Overland Park, KS; and Richmond, VA offices will also be considered. Remote work from a mutually acceptable location may be considered. The role involves working with the Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team on the design, engineering, and studies of protection systems for bulk power system equipment, including substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Protective Relaying: Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems.
• Protection Analyses: Electrical model development, short circuit, time‑current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis.
• Leadership: Lead teams on client projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Data Acquisition: Support infrequent onsite visits to collect data and discuss project specifics at an appropriate technical level for clients.
• Industry Standards: Working knowledge or awareness of applicable IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards for protection design work.
• Organized: Flexibility to support varied project schedules and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited