Senior Power System Protection Engineer (Remote)

WSP Global Inc.

Portland (OR)

Remote

USD 94,000 - 156,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer. You will work on ESSP projects, providing expertise in protective relaying, substations, and transmission systems. Remote work option allowed from a mutually acceptable location with occasional travel to client sites.

The role requires strong engineering expertise, leadership, and clear communication, with a focus on safety, QA/QC, and client relationships.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5–7 years post-education experience as an electrical engineer.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Experience with operations and project controls for reporting and proposal development.
  • Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design/build requirements.
  • Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assigned projects and maintain client relationships.
  • Lead and mentor project team members on engagements.
  • Perform electrical studies for utility and industrial clients.
  • Analyze substations, generation facilities, and transmission systems.
  • Prepare reports with QA/QC adherence and technical documentation.

Skills

Protective Relaying
Electrical design
Project management
Leadership
Technical writing
Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ETAP
Aspen
GE Enervista
SKM-PTW
RSCAD/RTDS
AcSELerator Quickset
AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Portland, OR is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer. You will work on ESSP projects, providing expertise in protective relaying, substations, and transmission systems. Remote work option allowed from a mutually acceptable location with occasional travel to client sites.

The role requires strong engineering expertise, leadership, and clear communication, with a focus on safety, QA/QC, and client relationships.

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