Senior Electrical Studies Engineer - Power Systems & SCADA

WSP in the U.S.; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 121,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Electrical Studies Engineer – Senior Level for our Lake Oswego office. You will lead electrical studies, SCADA and protection initiatives, and contribute to a growing team delivering utility, industrial, and commercial projects.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with disciplines, ensure compliance with codes, and manage design through construction, while developing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Highly proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including comprehensive experience in working with adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, and data analysis.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead larger-scale electrical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work and employees.
• Oversee the design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, site development, grading, drainage, and safety plans.
• Provide oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, substation components, equipment specifications for procurement packages and pricing.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development and remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborates with professionals from various disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on projects and business development opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Technical writing

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen

ETAP

WIN IGS

Inventor

CAPE

CADD

Job description

WSP is seeking an Electrical Studies Engineer – Senior Level for our Lake Oswego office. You will lead electrical studies, SCADA and protection initiatives, and contribute to a growing team delivering utility, industrial, and commercial projects.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with disciplines, ensure compliance with codes, and manage design through construction, while developing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities.