This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Protection and Control Engineer for our Boston, MA office. The following locations will also be considered: Newark NJ, New York City NY. 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
- Prepare conceptual designs for high voltage substation projects.
• Carry out/review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.
• Develop and review the Design Basis Memoranda, Protection Philosophy Documents, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables per project requirements.
• Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough electrical design that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practices.
• Develop a complete substation P&C design including One-Line, Three-Line, AC/DC Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams.
• Develop cable tables and cable / wiring schedules.
• Develop P&C panel and rack front view drawings, control building arrangement drawings.
• Develop LVAC, LVDC, battery and charger , CT &VT calculation and sizing.
• Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• Develop & maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support project such as other Engineering disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc.
• Select equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.
• Develop relay setting calculations and coordination report.
• Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.
• Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
• Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Mentor and provide guidance to developing junior engineers within the department.
• Support technical proposals.
• Reports to the P&C Engineering Manager, East
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 7+ years’ experience in, utility scale, substation protection and control design.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset.
• Experience on relay setting and coordination is mandatory.
• Experience in the design of wiring schematics is mandatory.
• Experience in SEL or GE relay programming is desirable.
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.
• Knowledge of Renewable projects (Solar , Wind farm, Hydro and BESS) and data center projects is a strong plus.
• Strong client focus.
• Knowledge of High Voltage & Utility codes and standards.
• 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
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications
- PE registration in the US and ability to register in other US States is preferred. Without PE license, a P. Eng license from Canada will be an asset.
- Experience on System study - P&C and ARC-Flash study software like PSCAD , PSS/E, ASPEN, EasyPower or ETAP is a strong plus.
- • Experience with Station equipment FAT witness is an asset.
• Experience with IEC61850 will be a strong plus.
- Knowledge of Renewable projects (Solar , Wind farm, Hydro and BESS) and data center projects is a strong plus.
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $111,000 - $189,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.
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