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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Senior Professional

Lakewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Transmission Planning Engineer to provide technical assistance in the planning and construction of utility projects, ensuring high-quality standards in design and safety.

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Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector

Routinely assist with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects)

Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications

Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality

This role requires significant experience in network studies for utilities and ISOs with the ability to lead others in this work as well

This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies on utility transmission & distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems

Work includes feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, interconnection model development, power factor correction, and other related studies

This person must be able to self-manage their time and have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills including the capability to explain complex technical issues at a variety of levels to decision-makers and project teams

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

Transmission planningPSS/EElectrical EngineeringEngineer in Training CertificationInterconnection processesPower system studiesProject leadershipWorkplace safetyCoding experienceAutomation developmentMSEEPhDPE registrationRTOsAdditional software proficiencySoft skillsCustomer-focused environment

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in transmission planning

Engineer in Training Certification

Minimum three (3) years of experience with PSS/E

Experience with leading projects and mentoring others

Familiarity with ERCOT, its interconnection processes, and its system impact study requirements

Willing to travel (up to 10% at times)

Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment

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

Preferred

MSEE or PhD

Five (5) + years experience with PSS/E

Seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in transmission planning studies

Familiarity with additional RTOs regarding interconnection process and system impact studies

PE registration (or equivalent)

Additional desirable software: PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World and others as applicable

Coding experience and automation development

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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