Hybrid Renewables Electrical Engineer (Substations)

WSP in the U.S.; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Renewables) to join our Renewables Business Unit. The role may be based in Billings, MT or the Denver, CO metro area with a hybrid work model and a requirement to reside within driving distance of a WSP office.

Be involved in projects with our Renewables team, delivering electrical design for renewable energy interconnections, substation facilities, and associated protection and control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Renewable Energy Engineering with power systems emphasis.
• Experience supporting utility substation design projects.
• Experience with IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Experience working on multiple engineering projects concurrently.
• Experience providing construction support and/or field commissioning support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal project teams and external client stakeholders.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical design for medium- to extra-high-voltage utility substations and renewable energy facilities.
• Develop electrical design deliverables including one-line diagrams, control and relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications systems, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation layouts, equipment selection.
• Support renewable energy interconnection projects from application through detailed design and construction.
• Assist with proposal preparation, engineering estimates, project schedules, and technical documentation.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations and design analyses per IEEE, NEC, NESC, and other standards.
• Support protection and control studies including short-circuit analysis, time-current coordination, relay settings, arc flash analysis, protection scheme development, and NERC compliance support.
• Assist with infrastructure studies including grounding, insulation coordination, EMF, power quality, motor starting, and AC interference evaluations.
• Utilize industry-standard software tools such as SEL AcSELerator QuickSet, GE Enervista, ASPEN OneLiner, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, PSCAD, CDEGS, ATP-EMTP.
• Provide construction support and participate in field commissioning activities.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and utility personnel.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

ASPEN OneLiner

SKM Power Tools

PSCAD

CDEGS

Job description

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Renewables) to join our Renewables Business Unit. The role may be based in Billings, MT or the Denver, CO metro area with a hybrid work model and a requirement to reside within driving distance of a WSP office.

Be involved in projects with our Renewables team, delivering electrical design for renewable energy interconnections, substation facilities, and associated protection and control systems.