WSP · 3 months ago
Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$73K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expWSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Junior Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join their Power & Energy team, where the successful candidate will assist in high voltage substation protection and control projects and ensure compliance with industry standards.
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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
Required
Bachelor's 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 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
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
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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