WSP in the U.S. · 23 hours ago
Mid-Level Protection Engineer
6641 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23230, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWSP is a leading engineering firm currently seeking a Mid-Level Protection Engineer for their Richmond, VA office. The role involves managing electrical studies and protective relay settings for utility and industrial/commercial clients, while also focusing on client relationships and project completion.
AssociationBankingE-Commerce
Responsibilities
Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, arc flash analysis
Grid Mod Support: FLISR, VVO/IVVC/CVR, Advanced Distribution Management Systems
Distribution Planning Support: Operational and outage studies, power quality analysis, fault event reviews
Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset, AcSELerator Architect, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, Synergi, CYMEDist, CYME TCC
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
Possess the ability to interact with a wide variety of people to obtain the required information needed for performance of electrical distribution system studies
Lead and perform engineering tasks associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas
Exercise authority and technical leadership on assignments that are often self-initiated and self-directed. Assignments are strategic and have significant long-term implications to achievement of overall business objectives
Track project scopes, schedules and budgets
Participate in industry working groups or standards (IEEE, CIGRE, IEC, ANSI)
Participate as a presenter in industry conferences
Possess the ability to learn/support other distribution disciplines such as Protection and Grid Modernization
Successful candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer focused, project-oriented environment
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), Computer Science (BSCS) or Computer Engineering (BSCE) graduate from an ABET accredited university
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments
Engineer in Training Certification
Must be willing to travel on occasion
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles, including understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Must have strong command of English language; experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others
Must be able to successfully pass client's background screening process
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
Registered Professional Engineers (PE) Licensure
Power Systems focused MSEE
A proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment
Experience in mentoring others and in providing technical and commercial leadership in customer focused engineering projects
Exposure to Electrical Power System Analysis using one of the following software packages – CYME, Milsoft, or Synergi
Two (2) + years of experience in the electrical power delivery industry
Experience with utility standards and overhead/underground distribution design
Experience with the integration of distributed generation within the planning process
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
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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