Substation Senior Electrical Engineer (Station P&C)

WSP; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Senior Electrical Engineer (Station P&C) for our Ft. Mill, South Carolina office to join the Power & Energy Substation Team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and project execution for utility-scale substations up to 345 kV.

The role involves leading technical work, mentoring junior engineers, coordinating with owners and other disciplines, and ensuring quality and regulatory compliance across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of post-education experience delivering design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Proficient knowledge of substation P&C engineering for 12 kV to 345 kV.
• Experience with design, build, and project work in utilities/transmission contexts.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and QA/QC practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and protection schemes.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for substations.
• Lead data analysis, site evaluations, and field investigations for substation projects.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers; provide technical training as needed.
• Coordinate with owners, disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients to ensure QA/QC.
• Produce data visualizations, charts, and reports to support decisions.

Skills

Substation P&C

Project management

Technical writing

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Senior Electrical Engineer (Station P&C) for our Ft. Mill South Carolina office. Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, design, development, and construction support of utility scale projects in the public and private sector.Routinely assist with research, design, concept development, planning, and construction support of the station P&C aspects of transmission and distribution substations in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, developers, and Federal projects). Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications.Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation work site, blueprints, P&C components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IFC detailed design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for 12 kV to 345 kV substation design work.
• Review and advise on third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical input and guidance on various substation P&C engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, one-line diagram development, and protective relaying.
• Develop plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction phasing plans and updating protection schemes that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-discipline team of engineers, project managers, planners, and construction professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out installations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with client standards, specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis documentation.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level and junior engineers.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Interact with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest substation P&C engineering techniques and practices.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects.
• Perform professional and more complex electrical engineering work relating to the design of:
  • One-line diagrams
  • AC Three-line Diagrams
  • Panel Front-View Layouts
  • DC/AC Schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Cable sizing and schedules
  • SCADA
  • Communications
  • Control enclosure layouts
  • Bills of Material
  • Protection and control relay specifications
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality of assigned projects
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Proficient knowledge of substation P&C engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and project work-related issues for 12 kV to 345 kV substations.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level substation projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of medium-to-high voltage substations, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer License.

Disclaimer

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.