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WSP · 3 months ago

Entry Level P&C Field Engineer

12755 Olive Boulevard, St Louis, MO, 63141, US

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level P&C Field Engineer for their Saint Louis, Missouri office. The role involves supporting the department in achieving its goals, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring client satisfaction through the testing and commissioning of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Support, learn and perform medium and high voltage substation protection and control (P&C) system and equipment testing and commissioning projects of varying complexity, both greenfield and brownfield

Support, learn and perform daily pre-job briefs, perform job hazard analyses, promote safety and Human Performance Improvement (HPI) awareness, recognize error precursors, and accurately identify and apply HPI tools

Support, learn and perform hands-on testing and commissioning of medium and high voltage P&C systems and schemes, including IEC 61850

Support, learn and perform testing of medium and high voltage substation apparatus including, but not limited to, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, transformers, and capacitor banks

Support, learn and perform testing of AC and DC station service systems including, but not limited to, transfer switches, panelboards, battery systems and battery chargers

Learn to read, interpret, troubleshoot, and effectively utilize electrical drawings and schematics during the testing and commissioning process to meet the design intent

Learn to review, interpret and troubleshoot equipment test results

Support, learn and perform testing of microprocessor protective relays and schemes associated with, but not limited to, transmission lines, busses, power transformers, capacitor banks, feeders, breakers, etc

Support the development of detailed, and often complex, testing and commissioning plans, including, but not limited to, identification of required testing, circuit isolation and restoration, project sequencing, construction coordination, scheduling, outage and energization planning, in-service checks, and associated roles and responsibilities

Support energization and in-service checks to validate electrical quantities

Support other testing and commissioning personnel or electrical contractors

Prepare project tracking, progress and status reports and documentation

Prepare and maintain project logs, including discrepancies and issues and requests for information

Interface with company Project Leads, Department Managers, Area Leads and Project Managers for active project support, proposals and budgets, estimating, scheduling, change order support, request for information, discrepancy logs, etc

Provide excellent customer service by developing and maintaining professional and respectful client relationship

Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports

Other duties as assigned

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

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of transmission line design for new lines, relocations, upgrades, and fiber optic additions

Qualification

Electrical Engineering degreePower system analysisFundamentals of Engineering examMedium voltage systemsHigh voltage systemsTestingCommissioningAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficePlanningOrganizingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree from an accredited school or University

Completion of courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection is preferred

Prior electrical or construction experience is a plus

Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam

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

0-1 years of experience

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening

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

Preferred

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills

Administrative software: Microsoft Office

Must be willing to travel (up to 100%), regionally and nationally

Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out-of-town travel

Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 50+lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation

Must enjoy working in outdoor/industrial environments, and not in an office cubicle

Valid driver's license in good standing, issued by the state of residence

Ability to meet minimum insurability standards based on a Motor Vehicle Report

Ability to pass drug and alcohol test

Ability to pass seven (7) year background check

U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident Status

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

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