ESSP Electrical Engineer: Power Systems & Protection

WSP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 82,800 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an ESSP Electrical Engineer for our Portland, OR office. The role involves electrical studies, protection, and power system analysis for generation facilities, substations, and transmission systems. You will work with the ESSP Team to support projects and deliverables.

Qualifications include a BSEE or equivalent and 3–5 years of design experience, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Relocation support is not included.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree in electrical disciplines.
• 3–5 years of industry experience in design or device configuration.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and project work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies and protection tasks across generation, substations, and transmission.
• Develop protection schemes and relay settings, and ensure NERC compliance.
• Conduct power system planning studies including power flow and voltage stability.
• Prepare technical reports with calculations and sketches.

Skills

Electrical design

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-leadership

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AcSELeratorQuickset

AcSELeratorArchitect

GE EnerVista

ETAP

RSCAD/RTDS

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

Python scripting

Job description

WSP is seeking an ESSP Electrical Engineer for our Portland, OR office. The role involves electrical studies, protection, and power system analysis for generation facilities, substations, and transmission systems. You will work with the ESSP Team to support projects and deliverables.

Qualifications include a BSEE or equivalent and 3–5 years of design experience, with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Relocation support is not included.