Senior Substation Protection & Control Lead

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,200 - 145,530; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings options

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Sr. Substation Protection & Control Engineer to support the East Energy team based in Binghamton, NY. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, focusing on protection systems design.

This role involves mentoring junior engineers, reviewing project designs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A Bachelor’s degree and EIT certification are required, and candidates should be proficient in IEC 61850 and GOOSE protocols.

Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to team members.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed review of existing protection schemes.
• Lead overall protection design for capital projects.
• Ensure all as-built documentation is filed appropriately.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Proficient with engineering design tools

EIT Certification

IEC 61850/GOOSE experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Sr. Substation Protection & Control Engineer to support the East Energy team based in Binghamton, NY. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical engineering, focusing on protection systems design.

This role involves mentoring junior engineers, reviewing project designs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A Bachelor’s degree and EIT certification are required, and candidates should be proficient in IEC 61850 and GOOSE protocols.

Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, and career development opportunities.