Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join our Power & Energy team at our client's office located in Rochester, NY. The following locations will also be considered: Boston, MA, Kansas City, MO, New York, NY, Salt Lake City, UT, Orlando, FL and Augusta, ME.  The Transmission Line Engineer will be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and reviewing conceptual design for the high voltage substation protection and control projects
• Assist in preparing and reviewing project specifications for substation protection and control equipment procurement, installation, testing and commissioning
• Develop protection relay setting calculations and coordination reports.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing designs for high voltage substation protection and control projects including One-Line, Three-line, AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams etc.
• Develop relay setting calculations and coordination reports.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications, good engineering practice and constructability.
• Have general knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering and as needed coordinate/supervise design activities of multi-disciplined project team members
• Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to high voltage substation protection and control design and construction, including as-builts and project closeout information
• Maintaining good working relationships and fulfilling commitments to project team and internal/external groups that support projects such as procurement, construction, project management, material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
   

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 1+ years’ post education experience, preferably in high voltage substation protection and control design.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset.
• Experience on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset.
• Experience on relay setting and coordination is an asset.
• Experience in the design of wiring schematics is a must.
• Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset.
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.
• Maintain a strong client focus.
• Knowledge of High Voltage & Utility codes and standards.
• Proficiency with a MS Office, MathCAD, PDF authoring software – Bluebeam or similar
• Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, or telephone calls
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
• Position is located at the client office. 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification 
• Experience in SEL and GE relay programming is desirable.
   

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100 - $125,400

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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