WSP · 1 month ago
Lead Substation Project Engineer
Boise, ID
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer to lead engineering efforts for substation projects across the US and internationally, focusing on mission critical facilities and energy infrastructure for the Department of Defense.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects
Support DM with the management of relationships with NAVFAC and USACE
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 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, foundations, 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. Specifically the understanding of NAVFAC/USACE processes and procedures as well as conformance to the Unified Facility Criteria (UFC)
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations
Professional Engineering license (PE)
Experience in 15kV through 115kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI and UFC standards
Direct experience working as a consultant on DOD projects
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, AutoCAD 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 and/or hours
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
15+ years of experience in substation design
Experience up to 230kV substation design
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
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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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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