This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Electrical Engineer for our Seattle office. The following locations will also be considered: Portland, OR. Be involved in projects with our NW Pacific Power and Energy Team and be a part of a rapidly expanding group that provides trusted advisor and engineer of record services to clients in the energy sector. 

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer, Protection and Control to provide delivery of high voltage electrical substation designs for our projects. The Candidate will work within a multi-discipline team to efficiently design protection and control of high voltage substations. The engineer will coordinate his/her design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The engineer will also assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals.

Your Impact

• This position is accountable to provide the design activities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all WSP’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. 
• Licensed electrical engineer with system protection and control design experience.
• Design of electrical distribution facilities, specifically protection and control systems.
• Create complete substation P&C designs including One-Line, Three-line, AC/DC Schematics, and Wiring Diagrams. 
• Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
• Prepare project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
• Review of 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 with respect to substation design and construction, including all 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.
• Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
• Maintaining good working relationships with material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule, and cost of projects.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior electrical design experience. 
• Engineer license required (Oregon, Washington, and Alaska are preferred, California and Hawaii may also be needed).
• 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, ETAP (or similar), PSS/E or PSLF, WinIGS (or CDEGS), and AcSELerator Quickset 
• 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.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC (may involve Inventor, AutoCADD electrical, Bluebeam Revue, and other software).
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• 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.
• Experience with hydro, solar, wind, and thermal projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background investigation.

Compensation and Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. 

Expected Salary: $69,600 - $157,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

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