Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection Electrical Engineer - Experienced Professional

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,500 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an ESSP Electrical Engineer for our Phoenix, AZ office, with consideration for candidates in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Sacramento. You will work on electrical studies, SCADA, and protection within the ESSP team, contributing to a growing power practice.

The role involves design, analysis, reporting, and occasional site visits, aligning with three-phase power fundamentals and national standards. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in electrical/related field.
• 3–5 years design or device configuration experience.
• Strong understanding of power systems and three-phase power.
• Analytical mindset with sound judgement for engineering decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-led, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies, SCADA, and protection work.
• Support a broad range of activities or specialize per project.
• Prepare technical reports with calculations and sketches.
• Assist with risk identification, planning, and field coordination.
• Travel to sites to test, commission, and troubleshoot systems.

Education

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering)

BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology)

BSCE (BS Computer Engineering)

Tools

AcSELeratorQuickset

GE EnerVista

SKM-PTW

ETAP

RSCAD/RTDS

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

DSA Tools

CDEGS

PSCAD

DNP

Modbus

IEC 61850

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currentlyinitiatinga search for anESSP Electrical Engineerfor ourPhoenix, AZ office. Candidates located in San Diego, CA; Los Angeles, CA or Sacramento, CA will also be considered. Be involved in projects with ourESSP (Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection) 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.

Your Impact

The successful applicant willbe responsible forperformingservicesrelated toelectrical studies, SCADA,and system protection.Depending on project needs and individualexpertise, this role may involve supporting a broad range of activities or specializing in a specific area as outlined under “YourImpact. ” Candidates are not expected to be proficient in all listedareas,theyare expected to have a fundamental understanding of three-phase power and power system fundamentals.Applicablepower systems primarily includeconventionaland renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems.Activitiesmay include one or more of the following:

• Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetricalcomponentanalysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, integration with SCADA systems, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis.Applicable software:AcSELeratorQuickset (SEL-5030),AcSELeratorArchitect, GEEnerVista, ASPENOneLiner,GridscaleX (CAPE),SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS
• Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance.Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF,PowerWorld,DSA Tools,Python Scripting
• Design Studies: substation grounding, corona,electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines).Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD,POLARIS-EMF, COMSOL Multiphysics,TFlash
• Networking and Communications: design and configure network and communication paths for Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), protective relays, meters, Human Machine Interface (HMIs), PLC’s and other SCADA system equipment; develop basic specifications for fiber optic, microwave, power line carrier, or radio communication paths; travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission network and communication systems.Applicable network and communication protocols: DNP, Modbus, SEL Communication Protocol, Goose Messaging, IEC 61850
• Logic and Control Systems: develop and implement logic and control schemes for remote and local operation of power system equipment; develop programs on various platforms for implementation of these schemes; travel to project sites to test and commission the control schemes.Applicable Logic and Control Platforms: SEL RTAC, Orion, Cooper SMP, GE-D20
• Writetechnical reports summarizinganalysiswith findings and conclusions, generating complete,accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assisttechnical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Assistwith work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Performadditionalresponsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-makingregardingcompany funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP ’ s Codeof Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performadditionalresponsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET(BS Electrical Engineering Technology), or BSCE (BS Computer Engineering) degree, from an ABET-accredited university
• 3 to 5years of industry experience performing design or device configuration in technical disciplines described in the Roles and Responsibilities section
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Analytical mindset withanability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet businessobjectives.
• Basicproficiencywith technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proventrack recordof 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

• Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
• Internships and experience in technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)
• Experience in mentoring others and/or providing technical leadership in customer-focused engineering projects
• A member of and/or activelyparticipatesin professional practice organizations.

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.

Compensation

Expected Salary (California Only): $88,500yr - $151,000 yr

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