Substation Protection and Control Electrical Engineer

3 weeks ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join WSP's Energy Team as a Substation Protection and Control Electrical Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing high voltage electrical substation facilities, specifically protection and control systems. The role requires a strong understanding of modern electric power systems, power system protection, and transmission & distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design electrical substation facilities, including protection and control systems.
  • Deliver accurate and thorough designs that meet industry standards and specifications.
  • Prepare project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
  • Review 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, including 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.

Requirements
  • A degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • 3-5 years of relevant post-education experience in 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.

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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