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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Lead Substation Project Engineer

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $164K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, and they are seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer to support their Power Delivery Substation Team. The role involves managing complex substation design projects, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects

Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clients

Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients

Support project reporting and proposal development

Contribute to substation equipment specifications

Occasional travel and site visits

Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations, including: One-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams

SCADA and Communications

Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details

Cable and conduit plans and details

Ground grid, foundation, and structural plans and details

Lightning protection and yard lighting plans

Bills of Materials

Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop)

Specify and select substation equipment

Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination

Support the mentorship and training of other team members

Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team

Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size

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

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Electrical Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineering LicenseSubstation Design ExperienceProject Management SkillsAutoCAD ProficiencySCADA KnowledgeTechnical Writing ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMentorship Ability

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations

Professional Engineering license (PE)

Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently

Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom

Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Inventor, AutoCADD electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

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

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

10+ years of experience in substation design

Experience in 230kV through 765kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

Experience managing people on a multi-disciplinary project team

Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Inventor

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

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