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WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago

Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Augusta, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$73K/yr - $125K/yr

1+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, currently seeking a Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join their Power & Energy team. The role involves assisting in the design and review of high voltage substation protection and control projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing construction support during project execution.

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Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and reviewing conceptual design for the high voltage substation protection and control projects

Assist in preparing and reviewing project specifications for substation protection and control equipment procurement, installation, testing and commissioning

Develop protection relay setting calculations and coordination reports

Assist in preparing and reviewing designs for high voltage substation protection and control projects including One-Line, Three-line, AC/DC Schematics, Wiring Diagrams etc

Develop relay setting calculations and coordination reports

Ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications, good engineering practice and constructability

Have general knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering and as needed coordinate/supervise design activities of multi-disciplined project team members

Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects

Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to high voltage substation protection and control design and construction, including as-builts and project closeout information

Maintaining good working relationships and fulfilling commitments to project team and internal/external groups that support projects such as procurement, construction, project management, material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects

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

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Electrical Engineering degreeHigh voltage design experienceRelay settingCoordinationAutoCAD ElectricalMathCADETAP softwareWiring schematics designPSCADEMTP softwarePower system knowledgeUtility codes knowledgeMS Office proficiencyProfessional licensureSEL relay programmingGE relay programmingClient focusCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution

Minimum of 1+ years' post education experience, preferably in high voltage substation protection and control design

Experience in the design of wiring schematics is a must

Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies

Maintain a strong client focus

Knowledge of High Voltage & Utility codes and standards

Proficiency with a MS Office, MathCAD, PDF authoring software – Bluebeam or similar

Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, or telephone calls

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP

Position is located at the client office

Preferred

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset

Experience on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset

Experience on relay setting and coordination is an asset

Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset

Essential Professional Licensure/Certification

Experience in SEL and GE relay programming is desirable

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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