EMT Studies Engineer - Senior Professional

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Electromagnetic Transient Studies Engineer for our Denver, CO 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 technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Routinely assist with the research, design, concept development, 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).

Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies focused on transient analysis for utility and industrial/commercial electrical power systems. While candidates are not expected to have expertise in every study type listed below, familiarity with many and a willingness to learn others is highly valued. Our team works across a broad range of technical domains, and we support continuous learning and development.

• Studies will include the following:

  • Transient (time domain) simulation
  • Insulation coordination for AC and DC applications (lightning, switching surge/bipole failure, and contamination performance)
  • Lightning/surge/voltage arrester sizing and placement
  • Circuit breaker rating studies
  • TRV analysis
  • Transformer Energization
  • Delayed zero crossing
  • Single pole reclosing and associated design (secondary arc current, neutral reactor sizing)
  • Steady state unbalance and transposition studies
  • Equipment minimum approach distance studies
  • Optical shield wire sizing (thermal rating and Coulomb rating)
• Engage in transmission planning studies, and experience to support tasks in the following areas is highly desirable: feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, and other related studies.
• Additional project opportunities in finite-element electric/magnetic field analysis, AC interference, corona prediction, NESC clearance studies, conductor selection,and various other EMF studies may be made available to successful candidates.
• The applicant should also have experience in collaborating with substation and transmission design engineers to optimize their respective designs. Working knowledge of the design process from conceptual to post energization is preferred
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including proposal writing, report writing, and other technical writing.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management,…