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Lead Substation Project Engineer bei WSP USA Inc.

WSP USA Inc. · Orlando, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid

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This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Project Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in Orlando, FL.  The following location will also be considered: Boise, ID.  The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex substation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster collaboration and mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with proven experience.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. 

Your Impact

The Lead Substation Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Area Lead/Department Manager (AL/DM) in achieving department goals, maintaining our high-quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.

  • Project Management & Client Relations
    • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects
    • Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clients
    • Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients
    • Support project reporting and proposal development
    • Contribute to substation equipment specifications
    • Occasional travel and site visits
  • Technical Design & Execution
    • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations, including:
      • One-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams
      • SCADA and Communications
      • Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details
      • Cable and conduit plans and details
      • Ground grid, foundation, and structural plans and details
      • Lightning protection and yard lighting plans
      • Bills of Materials
    • Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop)
    • Specify and select substation equipment
    • Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination
  • Team Support & Mentorship
    • Support the mentorship and training of other team members
    • Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team
    • Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size
    • 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.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations.
  • Professional Engineering license (PE).
  • Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
  • Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently
  • Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.
  • Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. 
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Inventor, AutoCADD electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in substation design.
  • Experience in 230kV through 765kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
  • Experience managing people on a multi-disciplinary project team.
  • Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Inventor.

Company

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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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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