Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection Senior Lead Protection Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 153,600 - 260,200; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an ESSP Senior Lead Protection Engineer to advance our protection design practice across U.S. offices, including Charlotte.

You will lead protective relaying studies, relay settings, and coordination analyses for substation, transmission, and generation projects, delivering robust protection schemes. You will mentor junior engineers, interface with clients, ensure compliance with IEEE/ANSI/NERC PRC standards, and leverage tools such as AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, ETAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• 12+ years of post-education experience in protective relaying for power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Proven track record of safety and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Protective Relaying: analysis, philosophy development, relay settings, SCADA integration.
• Protection Analyses: short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, event analysis.
• Leadership: lead client projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Data Acquisition: occasional onsite data collection and technical client discussions.
• Industry Standards: awareness of IEEE/ANSI/NERC PRC standards.
• Organized: manage multiple project schedules and priorities.
• Applicable software: ACSELerator Quickset, GEEnervista, ASPENOneliner, CAPE, SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD.
• Applicable hardware: SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB, Beckwith, RTDS.

Skills

Protective Relaying

Power Systems

Team Leadership

Project Coordination

Field Data Collection

Standards (IEEE/ANSI/NERC)

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ACSELerator Quickset

GE Enervista

ASPEN Oneliner

CAPE

SKM-PTW

ETAP

RSCAD

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an ESSP Senior Lead Protection Engineer for our Bosie, ID office. Candidates for our Orlando, FL; Freeport, ME; Syracuse, NY; Charlotte, NC; Overland Park, KS; and Richmond, VA offices will also be considered. 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 be located).Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management 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're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

The successful applicant will have a direct role in the design, engineering, and studies of protection systems for equipment on the bulk power system. This includes the protection of substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.

Your Impact

• Protective Relaying: Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration 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 infrequent onsite site visits to collect data and able to discuss project specifics at appropriate technical level for clients.
• Industry Standards: Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry practices for protection as outlined in IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards.
• Organized: Flexibility to support a variety of project schedules to meet client needs and able to prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Applicable software:AcSELeratorQuickset, GEEnervista, ASPENOneliner, 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 adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• 12+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for Protective Relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Proven track record of 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 leading and completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
• Preference may be given to engineers with commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protecting equipment at high voltages (69kV and higher).
• Preference is also given to applicants with experience mentoring others and a willingness to do so.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is 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 (New York only): $153,600yr - $260,200yr

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.