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Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.\nThis Opportunity\nProvides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase design and development of utility-scale electrical substation projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and design support of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, and protection and control systems for utility clients. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installations, design, 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.\nYour Impact\nProvide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation physical work sites, drawings, GIS data, substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development, IFR/IRC detailed design and review processes, and IEEE, NESC, ANSI, and NERC standards and regulations for design work.\nCoordinate, review, and approve substation electrical design plans for smaller and less-complex projects, ensuring work is compliant with applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements.\nApply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements across project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, and construction support.\nPerform professional and complex electrical engineering work relating to substation physical layout and/or protection and control (P&C) design, including single-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, bus configurations, grounding grid design, and lightning protection.\nPlan and incorporate design requirements related to equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, conduits, and trenching strategies that account for safety, constructability, and operational performance.\nReview electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding (touch and step potential), short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, one-line development, and related substation analyses.\nDevelop and review plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for substation projects requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, subconsultants, and clients.\nProvide technical oversight from project inception through completion for substation design scopes, including new design, upgrades, and expansions.\nOversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers and designers to execute project work, including QA/QC reviews, budgets, schedules, technical calculations, and design deliverables.\nPrepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations to support technical analysis and decision-making.\nPrepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that communicate design concepts, findings, and recommendations related to substation engineering.\nInteract with clients and utility stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.\nCollaborate with other engineers and technical discipline leads on utility-focused infrastructure projects and proposal efforts.\nRemain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices applicable to substation design.\nExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.\nPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.\nWho You Are\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).\n7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer delivering design deliverables for transmission and distribution substations.\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license.\nProficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, and design/build project delivery.\nDemonstrated experience with substation physical design and/or protection and control (P&C) engineering.\nExtensive knowledge of electrical infrastructure design with emphasis on utility substation systems.\nWorking knowledge of adjacent substation disciplines including P&C, SCADA, and communications interfaces.\nWell-defined knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, regulations, and compliance requirements (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC).\nStrong ability to perform and review advanced electrical calculations and evaluate engineering design deliverables.\nAbility to provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff with adherence to QA/QC standards.\nHighly effective verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.\nDemonstrated self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.\nWorks independently with minimal oversight while providing direction to project teams.\nHigh proficiency with technical writing, office productivity tools, and discipline-specific design software.\nExperience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or MicroStation; familiarity with Aspen, CAPE, or ETAP preferred.\nWell-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\nDemonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.\nProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.\nAbility to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.\nOccasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s Degree in Engineering.\nWSP Benefits:\nWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. 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