Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Overview

WSP is initiating a search for a Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join our Power & Energy team at our client s office located in Rochester, NY. The following locations will also be considered:
Boston, MA;
Kansas City, MO;
New York, NY;
Salt Lake City, UT;
Orlando, FL;
Augusta, ME.

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

• Assist in preparing and reviewing conceptual design for the high voltage substation protection and control projects
• Assist in preparing and reviewing project specifications for substation protection and control equipment procurement, installation, testing and commissioning
• Develop protection relay setting calculations and coordination reports.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing designs for high voltage substation protection and control projects including One-Line, Three-line, AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams etc.
• Develop relay setting calculations and coordination reports.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications, good engineering practice and constructability.
• Have general knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering and as needed coordinate/supervise design activities of multi-disciplined project team members
• Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to high voltage substation protection and control design and construction, including as-builts and project closeout information
• Maintaining good working relationships and fulfilling commitments to project team and internal/external groups that support projects such as procurement, construction, project management, material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 1+ years’ post-education experience, preferably in high voltage substation protection and control design
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset
• Experience with MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset
• Experience with relay setting and coordination is an asset
• Experience in the design of wiring schematics is a must
• Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies
• Maintain a strong client focus
• Knowledge of High Voltage & Utility codes and standards
• Proficiency with MS Office, MathCAD, PDF authoring software – Bluebeam or similar
• Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, or telephone calls
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Role may be subject to client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. A copy of this policy will be provided during onboarding
• Position is located at the client office

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
• Experience in SEL and GE relay programming is desirable

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100 - $125,400

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world s leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in 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.

Equal Opportunity: WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.