Protection and Control Engineer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Protections and Control Engineer for our Chicago office. Additional office locations to be considered are Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Houston.

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Prepare conceptual design of the complex projects

·       Carry out/review/analyze complex technical studies and project scopes.

·       Develop and review technical specifications, drawings and standards of equipment/ projects.

·       Review the design-based memorandum, Protection philosophy and Description, detailed engineering scope and guide the assigned discipline engineers to align the engineering deliverables per project requirements.

·       Work closely with peers to ensure accurate delivery and thorough electrical design that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practices.

·       Create a complete substation P&C design including One-Line, Three-line, AC/DC Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams.

·       Develop cable table and cable / wiring schedules.

·       Develop P&C panel and rack front view drawings, Control building arrangement drawings.

·       Develop LVAC, LVDC, battery and charger, CT &VT calculation and sizing.

·       Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering studies and calculations, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information.

·       Develop & maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support project such as other Engineering disciplines, Drafting, Procurement, Construction and Project Management etc.

·       Select equipment and material and preparation of specifications for material, equipment, construction and installation work.

·       Develop relay setting calculations and coordination report.

·       Review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability.

·       Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.

·       Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.

·       Mentor and provide guidance to developing Jr. engineers within the department.

·       Support technical proposals and pursers

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges.  If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

·       A minimum of 8+ years’ experience in, utility scale, substation protection and control design.

·       Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset

·       Experience on System study - P&C and ARC-Flash study software like PSCAD, PSS/E, ASPEN, EasyPower or ETAP is a strong plus.

·       Experience on relay setting and coordination is a must.

·       Experience in the design of wiring schematics is a must.

·       Experience in SEL and GE relay programming is desirable.

·       Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.

·       Knowledge of Renewable projects (Solar, Wind farm, Hydro and BESS) and data center projects is a strong plus.

·       Strong client focus.

·       Experience with Station equipment FAT witness is an asset.

·       Experience with IEC61850 will be a strong plus.

·       Knowledge of High Voltage & Utility codes and standards.

·       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

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