Substation Electrical Design Engineer

5 days ago


Birmingham, Alabama, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Substation Physical Electrical Engineer to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. As a key member of our multi-discipline team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality substation designs for our projects. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the successful completion of our projects, and you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design efficient and reliable high voltage substations, working under the leadership of the Supervising Engineer.
  • Prepare substation plan and profile view, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, cable trench, cable trays, conduit layout, and detail installation drawings.
  • Conduct studies and design calculations, including load flow, short circuit, Arc Flash, grounding, TOV, EMF, transformer sizing, and cable sizing, using software such as WinIGS, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, and CYMCAP.
  • Provide input into improvement ideas during project execution and close-out.
  • Prepare technical specifications for electrical equipment, evaluate proposals from vendors, and review vendor drawings.
  • Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
  • Resolving site queries, attending site meetings, and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
  • Maintain complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements, and return data information.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 3+ years of working experience in high-voltage substation design for renewable developers and electrical utility clients.
  • Registered as a PE or meet eligibility criteria.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including client relations, project team communications, and proposal and report development.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
About WSP

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. We are a team of engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals who partner with our clients to help communities prosper. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, to provide health and financial stability throughout your career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced Substation Physical Electrical Engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.



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