Substation Design Engineer
$78,600–$135,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Conduct professional electrical engineering work for substation design, including single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and grounding grid layouts. Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, and feeder sizing while verifying site characteristics and technical specifications. Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans to ensure compliance with IEEE/NESC Standards and NERC regulations. Generate accurate reports, sketches, and visualizations for data interpretation and client presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate with agency regulators, manage permit applications, and execute engineering studies for design and construction issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- 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
- Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
- Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design
- Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
- Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
- Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Professional Engineer License
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