ESSP Electrical Engineer

WSP; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an ESSP Electrical Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis in Fort Worth, TX. You will help design, engineer, and study protection systems for bulk power assets including substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, and distribution systems.

The role involves leading project teams, developing protection philosophy, relay settings, and coordinating with SCADA. Travel may be required; PE license preferred; ABET EE degree required; experience with IEEE/ANSI/NERCPRC

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7–10 years' post-education experience in protective relaying for power systems.
• PE license or ability to obtain one.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Proven safety compliance and policy adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, engineering and studies of protection systems for bulk power equipment.
• Develop protection philosophy and relay settings, integrate with SCADA.
• Perform protection analyses: short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, and NERC compliance.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead project teams to meet scope and schedule.
• Support data collection during on-site visits and discuss project details with clients.
• Adhere to IEEE, ANSI, and NERC/PRC standards; manage multiple projects efficiently.

Skills

Protective Relaying

Protection Analyses

Leadership

Data Acquisition

Industry Standards

Organized

Hardware: SEL/GE/Siemens/ABB

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AcSELerator Quickset

GE Enervista

ASPEN Oneliner

CAPE

SKM-PTW

ETAP

RSCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currentlyinitiatinga search for anESSP ElectricalEngineerwith aProtective Relayingemphasisfor ourFort Worth, TXoffice. The ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location in the United States will be considered (please note in the application questions where you prefer to belocated).Be involved in projects with ourElectrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP)teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients'objectivesand solves their challenges.

WSP brings globalexpertisein power delivery, power generation, and programmanagement—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services.We'repartnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

The successful applicantwill have a direct role in the design,engineering, and studiesof protection systems for equipmenton the bulk power system. This includes the protection of substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables,industrial,and distribution systems.

YourImpact:

Candidatesfor this role will have familiarity, experience,or possiblyevenexpertisewithsome of the items listed below.However,candidatesarenotrequiredtohaveexpertiseor experience inallthese areas.Awillingness to learnin areaswhere you do not have experience andtoteach others in areas where you do have experience isessential to being successful on our team.

• Protective Relaying:Symmetricalcomponentanalysis, protectionphilosophydevelopment, relay settings,andintegration with SCADA systems.


• Protection Analyses:Electrical model development, short circuit,time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis


• Leadership:Lead teams on client projects to meet the scope, schedule, and budget. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.


• Data Acquisition:Support infrequentonsite site visits to collect data and able to discuss project specifics atappropriate technicallevel forclients.


• Industry Standards:Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry practicesfor protection asoutlinedinIEEE, ANSI, or NERCPRCstandards.


• Organized:Flexibility tosupportavariety ofprojectschedules to meetclientneeds and able to prioritize responsibilitieseffectively.


• Applicable software:AcSELeratorQuickset,GEEnervista, ASPENOneliner,CAPE,SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD


• Applicable hardware:SEL, GE, Siemens,ABB,Beckwith,RTDS


• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-makingregardingcompany funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.


• Performadditionalresponsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are:

RequiredQualifications

• Bachelor’sdegree in Electrical Engineering(ABET accredited).


• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as anelectrical engineerexecutingdeliverablesforProtective Relayingprojects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.


• Professional Engineering (PE) licenseor ability to obtain one.


• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.


• Proventrack recordof upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with a proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment.


• Preference may be given to engineers with commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protectingequipmentathigh voltages (69kV and higher).


• Preference is also given to applicants with experience mentoring othersand a willingness to do so.

Disclaimer:

Relocationassistanceis not available for this position.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.