Senior Substation Design & Protection Engineer

Socket.dev; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer for our Richmond, VA office. You will support planning, design, and construction of utility transmission and distribution substations, producing drawings, calculations, and specifications.

Responsibilities include data analysis for equipment selection, reviewing designs, creating one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding and protection design, and QA/QC. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering supporting substation design.
• Exposure to operations and project controls for reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and standards used for substation design (IEEE, NESC).
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, and/or Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design packages, including diagrams, calculations, and specifications.
• Review third party deliverables and project plans.
• Create one-line & three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Develop GA drawings, substation layouts, and equipment arrangements.
• Design grounding grids and lightning protection in conformance with standards.
• Collaborate with clients, utilities, and vendors; provide site verifications and RFIs.

Skills

IEEE/NESC standards

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Substation design concepts

Multidisciplinary coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Inventor

Job description

WSP is seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer for our Richmond, VA office. You will support planning, design, and construction of utility transmission and distribution substations, producing drawings, calculations, and specifications.

Responsibilities include data analysis for equipment selection, reviewing designs, creating one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding and protection design, and QA/QC. Travel may be required.