Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

WSP in Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join their National Electrical Team. This role involves overseeing the design and implementation of protection schemes for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with over 10 years of experience in T&D projects, particularly in substations. You will collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success while maintaining high safety and quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of energy in Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, especially in T&D projects.
• Strong technical expertise in substations and power systems protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection design for capital projects and define relay protection schemes.
• Conduct detailed reviews of existing protection schemes for new designs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Systems Protection

Consulting Experience

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering License (P.Eng)

Tools

ETAP

Aspen OneLiner

EasyPower

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.

To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our National Electrical Team, located in Vancouver BC or Victoria BC.

As the Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer, the successful candidate will 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. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise and consulting experience in T&D projects – specific to substations. The substations projects include, but not limited, greenfield and brownfield projects, high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. This role involves close collaboration with clients and stakeholders to understand their engineering needs, ensuring successful project coordination. The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise and consulting experience, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will conduct detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design.
• You will lead overall protection design for all capital projects and define relay protection functionality/scheme in accordance with Client standards.
• You will review contractor provided relay settings, logic diagrams, and operational descriptions for all capital projects.
• You will review/perform area relay coordination and determine what level of area coordination is required/needed.
• You will provide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning of the above items.
• You will maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects and with material suppliers, contractors, and others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
• You will exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Professional engineering license (P.Eng) required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant post education experience in electrical engineering, power systems protection and control, preferably in consulting environment.
• Experience with all voltages 735 kV and below.
• Proficient with various engineering design tools and software (e.g. ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, EasyPower, etc.).
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform independently and in a team environment.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $105,800 - $171,600.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64846
• Locations 840 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2S9, CA 3600 Uptown Boulevard, Victoria, BC, V8Z 0B9, CA
• Posting Date 01/02/2025, 11:08 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.