Entry-Level Electrical SCADA​/Studies Engineer

Entry‑Level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer

WSP is currently launching a search for an Entry‑Level Electrical SCADA/Studies Engineer for our Portland, Oregon office. You will work on projects with our Power Delivery SAS III Team and help deliver solutions that meet client objectives and solve complex challenges.

Frequent responsibilities include performing electrical studies and developing or troubleshooting SCADA systems for utility and industrial/commercial clients. The work will involve:

• Protective Relaying: short‑circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time‑current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay‑setting calculations, SCADA integration, NERC compliance, and arc‑flash analysis. Software:
  AcSELerator Quickset (SEL‑5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM‑PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS.
• Power System Planning Studies: steady‑state real and reactive power flow, outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P‑V and Q‑V analysis for voltage‑stability margins, dynamic‑stability performance, batch‑simulation automation, and NERC‑regional‑entity collaboration. Software: PSS/E, PSLF, Power World, Python scripting.
• Infrastructure Design Studies: substation grounding, corona and electric/magnetic‑field analysis, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, contamination), transient (time‑domain) simulation, power‑quality assessment (harmonics, flicker, over/under voltage), motor starting, AC interference with railroads/pipelines. Software: CDEGS, ATP‑EMTP, PSCAD.
• Networking and Communications: design and configure network/communication paths for RTUs, relays, meters, HMIs, PLCs, and other SCADA equipment; draft specifications for fiber‑optic, microwave, power‑line carrier, or radio routes; travel to sites for troubleshooting and commissioning. Protocols: DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850.
• Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic for remote/local equipment operation; program on platforms such as SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE‑D20; travel to test and commission schemes.
• Data Acquisition: prepare points lists, program data addressing and routing, develop HMI screens, and travel to commission data‑transfer schemes. Software:
  Wonderware, Clearview, AcSELerator RTAC, Visual Basic, OSIPI, Python scripting.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Support all aspects of transmission‑line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber‑optic additions.

• Integrity
• Initiative and self‑sufficiency
• Spoken and written communication
• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving
• Interpersonal relations
• Organization

• Recent BSEE graduate or current university student pursuing a BSEE.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Proven record of workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• 0–1 year of experience.

• Within one year of graduation.
• Courses covering three‑phase power, load flow, reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power‑system transients, dynamic stability, and electromagnetics.
• Internships or experience with the technical areas and software listed above.
• EIT certification with the expectation to pursue PE licensure.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout your career, including coverage for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid personal time off for bereavement, voting, or natural‑ization proceedings.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees in 300+ offices, we design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP provides a flexible, agile workplace model and offers a wide range of benefits to support health, financial stability, and career growth.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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.