Lead Substation Project Engineer

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is currently initiating a search for a  
** Lead Substation Project Engineer
** for our  
** Maitland, FL
** office. Be involved in projects with our  
** Power Delivery Substation Team
** and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex substation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects.

A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster collaboration and mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with proven experience.

** Your Impact*
* The Lead Substation Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Area Lead/Department Manager (AL/DM) in achieving department goals, maintaining our high-quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.

** Project Management & Client Relations*
* + Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects.

+ Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clients.

+ Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients.

+ Support project reporting and proposal development.

+ Contribute to substation equipment specifications.

+ Occasional travel and site visits.

** Technical Design & Execution*
* + Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations, including:

+ One-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.

+ SCADA and Communications.

+ Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details.

+ Cable and conduit plans and details.

+ Ground grid, foundation, and structural plans and details.

+ Lightning protection and yard lighting plans.

+ Bills of Materials.

+ Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop).

+ Specify and select substation equipment.

+ Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination.

** Team Support & Mentorship*
* + Support the mentorship and training of other team members.

+ Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team.

+ Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.

+ 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.

** Who You Are*
* *
* Required Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.

+ 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations.

+ Professional Engineering license (PE).

+ Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.

+ Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently

+ Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.

+ Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

+ Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

+ Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

+ Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

+ Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Inventor, AutoCADD electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

+ Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

+ Occasional…