Power System Protection Engineer - Senior Professional

Description

• Review and advice on third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.
• 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.
• Incorporate future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC detailed design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.

Requirements

• Preference is also given to applicants with experience in customer-focused engineering projects in the technical areas above
• Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Preference is given to applicants with any of the following: specific training and/or power system courses covering topics such as protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• NERC compliance
• Professional registration is not required; however, preference is given to applicants who are registered professional engineers (P.E., P. Eng.)
• Preference is given to applicants with working knowledge and experience in more than one of the technical areas listed and with experience using the applicable software packages for those areas
• AcSELerator Quickset
• 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.
• short circuit and symmetrical component analysis
• arc flash analysis
• GE Enervista
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• integration with SCADA systems
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Successful candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer focused, project oriented environment.

Benefits

• ASPEN Oneliner
• protection scheme and criteria development

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance