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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Protection & Control Electrical Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. The following locations will also be considered: Birmingham AL; Charlotte NC; Orlando FL. 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.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Substation Protection & Control Electrical Engineer to provide delivery of high voltage electrical substation designs for our projects. The P&C Substation Engineer will work under the leadership of Supervising Engineer. The Candidate is required to work within a multi-discipline team to efficiently design protection and control of high voltage substations. The engineer will coordinate his/her design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The engineer will also assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals.

Your Impact

• This position is accountable to provide the design activities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all WSP’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Specific duties include:

• Design of electrical substation facilities, specifically protection and control systems.

• Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.

• Prepare project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.

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

• Resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.

• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.

• Making and maintaining appropriate commitments to project teams and coordinating design activities with multi-disciplined project team members.

• Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.

• Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule, and cost of projects.

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• A degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.

• 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering.

• Knowledge of modern electric power systems, power system protection and transmission & distribution systems.

• Knowledge of applicable industry standards including the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and IEEE.

• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and maintain project ownership.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD

• Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic

• Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings.

• Basic understanding of SCADA design.

• Basic understanding of IEC61850 and DNP3 protocols.

• Candidate should be able to run short circuit studies in ASPEN one liner.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.