Junior Substation P&C Design Engineer

Description

• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.
• Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., Station Lighting Analysis, Lightning Protection Analysis, Voltage Drop).
• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.
• Under minimal supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Provides technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Perform basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the detailed design of medium to high-voltage substations, including:
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work, including project controls, business deployment, construction, procurement, document control, and permitting teams.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Requirements

• Single line, three-line, schematic and wiring diagrams.
• Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity.
• Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Prior design experience.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), Bluebeam, AutoCAD electrical.
• SCADA and communication.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Highly familiar with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

• Lightning protection and yard lighting plans.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance