Substation Area Lead

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Area Lead for our Freeport, ME office. The Area Lead will report to the Substation Department Manager in Freeport, ME. This individual will manage a team of drafters, designers, and engineers, in addition to current and future project responsibilities.

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

This Opportunity

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.

Your Impact

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Department Manager, communicating regularly through weekly touchpoints and monthly reporting.
• Perform or assist in managing financial and technical aspects of Substation team performance, including timecard approvals, weekly and monthly resource planning, and support for annual business plans.
• Support or participate in appraisals, salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, and department involvement in Regional and Business Unit Initiatives.
• Support proposal development, construction cost estimates, project scheduling, and project budgeting.
• Contribute to proposals, project design, book audits, lunch-and-learns, mentorship efforts, and QA/QC activities.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations:
  • Prepare one line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA designs, and communications designs.
  • Develop conduit and cable sizing/routing and prepare substation physical layouts and elevations.
  • Develop substation equipment specifications and participate in the selection/specification of substation equipment.
  • Perform facility studies and related technical evaluations.
• 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

• 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 substation projects.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with substation project and client teams.
• Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• 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 travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in substation design.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) and/or proven related substation design experience.