Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently 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 and 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.

Your Impact

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in 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 on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset.
• Experience on 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 a 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.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
• Position is located at the client office.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.

Compensation:

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

WSP 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.