Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection Lead Protection Engineer

WSP; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Job summary

WSP is seeking an ESSP Lead Protection Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis to support our Boise, ID office. Remote work is possible from mutually agreeable U.S. locations; Orlando, FL, Freeport, ME, Syracuse, NY, Charlotte, NC, Overland Park, KS, and Richmond, VA are also considered.

You will design, engineer and study protection systems for bulk-power facilities, lead client teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with on-site data collection as needed.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree required.
• 7+ years of post-education experience on protective relaying projects in power generation, transmission, or distribution.
• PE license or ability to obtain one.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Safety-conscious and compliant with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and study protection systems for bulk-power equipment including substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial and distribution systems.
• Lead client teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget; provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Collect data on-site when needed and discuss project details at the appropriate technical level with clients.
• Maintain knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC protection standards.

Skills

Protective relaying

Leadership

Data collection

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ACSELerator QuickSet

GE Enervista

ASPEN Oneliner

CAPE

SKM-PTW

ETAP

RSCAD

SEL gear

GE equipment

Siemens equipment

ABB equipment

Beckwith hardware

RTDS

Job description

Locations allow for remote work based on mutual agreement.

• Boise, ID, United States
• Orlando, FL, United States
• Freeport, ME, United States
• Syracuse, NY, United States
• Charlotte, NC, United States
• Overland Park, KS, United States
• Richmond, VA, United States

Job Description

Opportunity

WSP is searching for an ESSP Lead Protection Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis to support our Boise, ID office. Candidates for Orlando, FL; Freeport, ME; Syracuse, NY; Charlotte, NC; Overland Park, KS; Richmond, VA will also be considered. Remote work from a mutually acceptable U.S. location is possible.

As part of the Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection (ESSP) team you will design, engineer, and study protection systems for bulk‑power equipment, including substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.

Impact

The role requires familiarity or experience with the following areas, but you do not need to master all of them. Willingness to learn new domains and to mentor others is essential.

• Protective Relaying: Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and SCADA integration.
• Protection Analyses: Electrical model development, short‑circuit, time‑current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis.
• Leadership: Lead client teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Data Acquisition: Support infrequent on‑site visits, collect data, and discuss project details at the appropriate technical level with clients.
• Industry Standards: Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC protection standards.
• Organized: Prioritize tasks and support varied project schedules.
• Applicable software: ACSELerator QuickSet, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, CAPE, SKM‑PTW, ETAP, RSCAD.
• Applicable hardware: SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Beckwith, RTDS.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• 7+ years of post‑education experience on protective relaying projects in power generation, transmission, or distribution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and complying with WSP’s policies.

Preferred

• Consulting experience on similar projects.
• Commissioning and testing experience; strong skills protecting equipment at high voltages (69 kV+).
• Experience mentoring others and willingness to do so.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid time off, and other personal benefits.

Compensation

Expected Salary (New York only): $107,600 / yr – $183,000 / yr

WSP USA provides a compensation range that reflects the candidate’s education, experience, and skills, adjusted for internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and compensation.