Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Overview

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.

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 1-3 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 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 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 provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage;…