Substation Physical Designer/Engineer

Description

• You will participate in the preparation of feasibility studies;
• Perform the following studies: Grounding, Lightning, Bus Fault Stress Analysis.
• You will participate in the preparation of estimates and support developing proposals;
• You will provide Technical, Procurement, Construction and Active Coordination support;
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• You will 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;
• You will participate in client technical review meetings;
• You will conduct site visits as required ensuring to provide overall project support.
• You will work seamlessly with Physical design Lead to develop the above listed drawings;
• You will have technical accountability on all aspects of design for medium and high voltage (5kV – 735kV) substation projects including the development of:General Arrangements, Plan Views and Elevation Views, Grounding Plans, Cable Trough/Conduit Plans, Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.), Documentation for Design Calculations, Bill of Materials, Construction Sequencing Documentation;Perform the following studies: Grounding, Lightning, Bus Fault Stress Analysis.

Requirements

• Experience with all voltages 735 kV and below;
• General Arrangements, Plan Views and Elevation Views, Grounding Plans, Cable Trough/Conduit Plans, Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.), Documentation for Design Calculations, Bill of Materials, Construction Sequencing Documentation;
• Proficient in the use of CDEGS, WinIGS, or similar programs for lightning and grounding studies.
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
• PEO - should be working towards registration to obtain P.Eng;
• Proficient in assessing mechanical forces and thermal effects of high fault currents on rigid bus
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation;
• Between 3 to 6 years of relevant post education experience in the field of high voltage substation design – Physical, ideally within a consulting environment;
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.
• Ability to write up the scope, perform QA/QC, and manage the direct reports
• You will coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors;
• Experience with proposal writing and project estimating
• Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
• University Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited program;

Benefits

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance