Protection Engineer- Senior Technical Manager

Protection Engineer – Senior Technical Manager

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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Protection Engineer for our Minneapolis, MN office. You will be involved in projects with our SCADA and Analytical Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides subject‑matter technical support and leadership for multi‑site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects).

Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future‑ready opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Responsible for completion of assigned projects and maintaining client relationships.
• Lead technical and client interactions, mentoring team members.
• Electrical studies for utility and industrial/commercial clients, including conventional and renewable generation, substations, transmission and distribution.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS, substation components, specifications, and procurement packages.
• Perform short‑circuit, symmetrical component analysis, time‑current coordination, protection scheme development, relay settings, SCADA integration, NERC compliance, arc flash analysis.
• Exercise responsible ethical decision‑making, uphold WSP Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of post‑education experience providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Track record of safety and adherence to WSP health, safety, and harassment policies.

• Power Systems focused MSEE.
• History of completing similar projects in consulting.
• Experience in mentoring and providing technical and commercial leadership.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the 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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position  unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.