Substation Protection And Control Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Protection and Control Engineer for our Orlando, FL office. 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.

Your Impact

• Prepare conceptual designs for high voltage substation projects.

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

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

• Develop and review the Design Basis Memoranda, Protection Philosophy Documents, 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.

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

• Develop cable tables 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 junior engineers within the department.

• Support technical proposals.

• Reports to the P&C Engineering Manager, East

• 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.

• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

• Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.

• Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.

• 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.

• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in utility scale, substation protection and control design.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset.

• Experience on relay setting and coordination is mandatory.

• Experience in the design of wiring schematics is mandatory.

• Experience in SEL or 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.

• Knowledge of High Voltage & Utility codes and standards.

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

• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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

• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering.

• PE registration in the US and ability to register in other US States is preferred. Without PE license, a P. Eng license from Canada will be 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 with Station equipment FAT witness is an asset.

• Experience with IEC61850 will be a strong plus.

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

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