Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 73,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join their dynamic Energy Team. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, focusing on protection design and automation integration. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative environment, you will play a key role in shaping the future of energy solutions. If you are passionate about power delivery and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in power delivery and protection design.
• Proficiency in IEC 61850/GOOSE and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection design for capital projects and define relay protection functions.
• Perform relay coordination and assess system performance impacts.

Skills

Relay Coordination

Protection Design

IEC 61850/GOOSE

Engineering Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

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WSP is seeking a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our East Energy team in Rochester, NY. Consideration will also be given to candidates in Buffalo, NY, Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Kansas City, MO, Orlando, FL, Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Augusta, ME. This role involves working on projects with our Energy Team, contributing to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges.

As a leading global professional services firm, WSP offers expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management, especially after acquiring POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the premier global consulting firm for the energy transition. We have over 73,000 professionals worldwide, committed to innovation, integrity, and inclusion, impacting communities positively.

Your role will include:

1. Performing detailed reviews of protection schemes to incorporate into new designs, focusing on anti-islanding, generator intertie settings, SPS schemes, etc.
2. Leading protection design for capital projects and defining relay protection functions according to client standards.
3. Reviewing contractor relay settings, logic diagrams, and operational descriptions.
4. Performing relay coordination and assessing system performance impacts due to project changes.
5. Supporting design during implementation, testing, and commissioning.
6. Refining owner’s standards and ensuring proper documentation.
7. Leading automation and integration design, reviewing SCADA points, HMI screens, protection settings, and data maps.
8. Creating operational descriptions and tracking automation deliverables.
9. Ensuring constructability and automation coverage during outages.
10. Maintaining relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and contractors.
11. Adhering to ethical decision-making and company policies.
12. Performing additional duties as needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 3-5 years of relevant experience, IEC 61850/GOOSE experience, and proficiency with engineering software. Preferred qualifications are a Master’s Degree and P.E. licensure.

WSP offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and more. Salary ranges vary by location but generally fall between $73,100 and $125,400 annually.

WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires candidates to be authorized to work in the U.S. This role may require travel and compliance with client-mandated drug testing policies.