Senior Substation P&C Engineer - Remote

About the role

This opportunity provides technical assistance and engineering guidance for multi-site and multi-phase substation projects, including due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, permitting support, design, development, and construction activities for utility-scale facilities in the public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to protection and control requirements, substation equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IFC detailed design and review processes, and applicable IEEE, NESC, and NERC standards.
• Review and provide technical input on third-party substation design documents, protection and control deliverables, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform professional and complex electrical engineering work related to the design of protection and control one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, elementary diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, termination drawings, and panel layouts in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements into protective relaying philosophies and schemes, substation automation architectures, communications systems, AC/DC systems, control panel layouts, and wiring and termination strategies, accounting for safety, constructability, and long-term operation.
• Support senior engineers with research, evaluation, and recommendations for protective relays, meters, RTUs or BCUs, telecommunications equipment, and control house and panel components, including field applications and operational considerations.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical input on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, constructability, and construction sequencing issues, with emphasis on panel installation, wiring, cutovers, and outage coordination.
• Develop engineering calculations and deliverables including DC load, battery and charger sizing, AC station service loading, CT and VT sizing and verification, protective device coordination, relay logic and settings development support, and integration requirements for substation automation systems.
• Prepare technical data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations to support engineering analysis and design decisions, including fault event reviews and sequence of events interpretations when applicable.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that communicate design approaches, findings, and recommendations related to substation engineering and construction activities, including protection and control design basis and operating philosophies.
• Aid in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations and support development of action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities, including protection misoperations, wiring issues, and commissioning punchlists.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans; and update electrical infrastructure layouts requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients, including SCADA points lists, communications requirements, and testing and commissioning scope.
• Prepare and implement site-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record retention, including requirements relevant to substation cyber and physical security interfaces when applicable.
• Interact with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies in a confident and professional manner.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing protection and control or electrical design deliverables for large capital projects, preferably involving substations or utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build applications as applied to substation projects, with emphasis on protection and control engineering.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles, interpret plans and specifications, and evaluate compliance with applicable regulations, including AC/DC systems, station service, and protection and control interface requirements.
• Project management experience supporting small- to mid-level projects, including tracking hours and expenses.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations related to the construction and design of facilities, applying applicable regulations and policies, including protection and control installation, wiring, and testing support.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently while providing technical guidance and QA/QC oversight to junior team members.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design such as AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation, as well as spreadsheets and engineering tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop effective, economical, and logical engineering solutions, including troubleshooting and resolution of protection and control design and field issues.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing protection and control or electrical design deliverables for large capital projects, preferably involving substations or utility-scale electrical infrastructure.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build applications as applied to substation projects, with emphasis on protection and control engineering.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles, interpret plans and specifications, and evaluate compliance with applicable regulations, including AC/DC systems, station service, and protection and control interface requirements.
• Project management experience supporting small- to mid-level projects, including tracking hours and expenses.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations related to the construction and design of facilities, applying applicable regulations and policies, including protection and control installation, wiring, and testing support.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently while providing technical guidance and QA/QC oversight to junior team members.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design such as AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation, as well as spreadsheets and engineering tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop effective, economical, and logical engineering solutions, including troubleshooting and resolution of protection and control design and field issues.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build applications as applied to substation projects, with emphasis on protection and control engineering.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles, interpret plans and specifications, and evaluate compliance with applicable regulations, including AC/DC systems, station service, and protection and control interface requirements.
• Project management experience supporting small- to mid-level projects, including tracking hours and expenses.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations related to the construction and design of facilities, applying applicable regulations and policies, including protection and control installation, wiring, and testing support.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop effective, economical, and logical engineering solutions, including troubleshooting and resolution of protection and control design and field issues.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design such as AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation, as well as spreadsheets and engineering tools.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $90,600 - $132,110

Schedule

Office-based or hybrid work is preferred, with flexibility for remote arrangements for qualified candidates.