Senior Power System Protection Engineer - Remote Options

WSP USA; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer in Portland, OR, with the option to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. You will contribute to ESSP projects, perform protection studies, and support multi-site due diligence and design work for utilities, industrial, and commercial clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and technical excellence in protective relaying, coordination, and SCADA integration, with opportunities to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of post-education experience as an electrical engineer on large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience with operations and project controls for reporting and proposals.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build, and permitting issues.
• Experience in infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete assigned projects and maintain client relationships.
• Demonstrate technical competence and leadership with clients and junior team members.
• Perform electrical studies for utility and industrial/commercial clients.
• Analyze systems including generation facilities, substations, and transmission/distribution systems.
• Adhere to QA/QC and safety policies; mentor team members.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

AcSELerator Quickset

GE Enervista

ASPEN Oneliner

SKM-PTW

ETAP

RSCAD/RTDS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer in Portland, OR, with the option to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location. You will contribute to ESSP projects, perform protection studies, and support multi-site due diligence and design work for utilities, industrial, and commercial clients.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and technical excellence in protective relaying, coordination, and SCADA integration, with opportunities to travel as needed.