Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer

WSP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Richmond, VA is seeking an Experienced Substation P&C Engineer to join our Power & Energy Substation Team. You will contribute to design, protection and control (P&C) systems for high/medium voltage substations, prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel documentation, and support construction through project delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years experience in substation P&C design, are proficient in relevant software (AutoCAD Electrical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years electrical engineering experience in substation protection and control design for power transmission/distribution.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, written and verbal.
• Experience with substation design deliverables: schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnection drawings, panel documentation.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and utility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze data for substation equipment, materials, and systems.
• Review substation design drawings, vendor submittals, and project plans.
• Develop and review single line/three line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel documentation.
• Contribute to concept development and detailed design with emphasis on safety and constructability.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and cross functional teams.

Skills

Substation design

P&C design

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Technical writing

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

Job description

WSP in Richmond, VA is seeking an Experienced Substation P&C Engineer to join our Power & Energy Substation Team. You will contribute to design, protection and control (P&C) systems for high/medium voltage substations, prepare schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel documentation, and support construction through project delivery.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 3–5 years experience in substation P&C design, are proficient in relevant software (AutoCAD Electrical,