Power Studies Engineer (Mission Critical/Data Center) at Wsp in Milwaukee, WI, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

breaker coordination

arc flash

short circuit

reliability study

power modeling

qa/qc

Educate clients on the importance of breaker coordination and arc flash.
Generate short circuit, coordination, and arc flash study reports, along with arc flash labels.
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 QA/QC on calculations and studies performed by others.
Evaluate submitted equipment for capability to withstand available fault current at points throughout the distribution system.
Perform reliability studies in accordance with IEEE Gold Book standards and industry practices.
Perform preliminary short circuit calculations to validate equipment ratings during design.
Coordinate with internal design leads and clients to obtain required information, discuss options, and develop solutions.
Perform arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA and industry standards.
Perform medium- and low-voltage coordination studies to develop optimum protective relay and breaker settings balancing safety and operational reliability.
Lead junior staff, train, and mentor.
Build power system models which accurately reflect designed and constructed systems.
Refine and maintain standards for power studies and reports across offices.
Assist project management with scheduling, scope development, and proposal development

Requirements

electrical engineering

etap

skm

blocksim

data center

protective relaying

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate
Large scale facilities or Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with other power studies tools (ETAP, Easypower etc)
3-5 years electrical power studies experience
Knowledge of building codes, NFPA 70 & 70E, and IEEE 1584
Experience with SKM PowerTools
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Protective relaying design experience
Ability to listen to client needs, engage with design team members, and drive project beyond expectations
Strategic thinking, suggesting, and implementing improvements
Technical leadership and strong background in electrical studies
Experience with ReliaSoft BlockSim

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Founded 1959

Year Established

The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Culture + Values

78% global leadership

Internal Leadership Filling

Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.

3.7% retention increase

Employee Retention

Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.

>75% internal filling

Leadership Hiring Practices

Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.

Ethisphere recognition

Ethical Compliance

Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.

Environment + Sustainability

68% drop emissions

Emissions Reduction

Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.

65.1% SDG-linked

Sustainable Revenue

Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

90% emission reduction

Long-term Goal

Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.

30% scope 3 reduction

Supply Chain Emissions

Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.

Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI content per instruction.

Articles

Careers at WSP

WSP Projects

Sustainability at WSP

WSP LinkedIn

Role

Description

breaker coordination

arc flash

short circuit

reliability study

power modeling

qa/qc

Educate clients on the importance of breaker coordination and arc flash.
Generate short circuit, coordination, and arc flash study reports, along with arc flash labels.
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 QA/QC on calculations and studies performed by others.
Evaluate submitted equipment for capability to withstand available fault current at points throughout the distribution system.
Perform reliability studies in accordance with IEEE Gold Book standards and industry practices.
Perform preliminary short circuit calculations to validate equipment ratings during design.
Coordinate with internal design leads and clients to obtain required information, discuss options, and develop solutions.
Perform arc flash studies in compliance with NFPA and industry standards.
Perform medium- and low-voltage coordination studies to develop optimum protective relay and breaker settings balancing safety and operational reliability.
Lead junior staff, train, and mentor.
Build power system models which accurately reflect designed and constructed systems.
Refine and maintain standards for power studies and reports across offices.
Assist project management with scheduling, scope development, and proposal development

Requirements

electrical engineering

etap

skm

blocksim

data center

protective relaying

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate
Large scale facilities or Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with other power studies tools (ETAP, Easypower etc)
3-5 years electrical power studies experience
Knowledge of building codes, NFPA 70 & 70E, and IEEE 1584
Experience with SKM PowerTools
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Protective relaying design experience
Ability to listen to client needs, engage with design team members, and drive project beyond expectations
Strategic thinking, suggesting, and implementing improvements
Technical leadership and strong background in electrical studies
Experience with ReliaSoft BlockSim

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found