Your Impact
Perform detailed electrical design for medium- to extra-high-voltage utility substations and renewable energy facilities.
Develop electrical design deliverables including
One-line diagrams
Control and relaying schematics
Wiring diagrams
SCADA and communications systems
Conduit and cable sizing/routing
Substation physical layouts
Equipment selection and specifications
Support renewable energy interconnection projects from application through detailed design and construction.
Assist with proposal preparation, engineering estimates, project schedules, and technical documentation.
Perform electrical engineering calculations and design analyses in accordance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and other applicable standards.
Support protective relaying and power system studies, including
Short-circuit analysis
Time-current coordination
Relay settings development
Arc flash analysis
Protection scheme development
NERC compliance support
Assist with infrastructure design studies, including
Grounding analysis
Insulation coordination
Electromagnetic field analysis
Power quality studies
Motor starting studies
AC interference evaluations
Utilize industry-standard software tools such as
SEL AcSELerator QuickSet and Architect
GE Enervista
ASPEN OneLiner
SKM Power Tools
ETAP
PSCAD
CDEGS
ATP-EMTP
Provide construction support and participate in field commissioning activities.
Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and utility personnel.
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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Renewable Energy Engineering from an accredited institution, preferably with a power systems emphasis.
Experience supporting utility substation design projects.
Experience with IEEE and ANSI standards.
Experience working on multiple engineering projects concurrently.
Experience providing construction support and/or field commissioning support.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with internal project teams and external client stakeholders.
Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Approximately 5 years of experience in utility substation design.
Experience designing substations ranging from 15kV to 500kV.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience supporting renewable energy generation and interconnection projects.
Familiarity with protection and control systems, SCADA, and utility communications.
Experience with ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, PSCAD, CDEGS, or similar power system analysis tools.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $78,600 - $135,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $78,600 - $135,000
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