ESSP Electrical Engineer - Experienced Professional

WSP•Lake Oswego, OR

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an ESSP Electrical Engineer for our Portland, OR office. Candidates located in Boise, ID; Seattle, WA or Clarkston, WA will also be considered. Be involved in projects with our ESSP (Electrical Studies, SCADA & Protection) Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management - anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world - and we need your help. The successful applicant will be responsible for performing services related to electrical studies and system protection. Depending on project needs and individual expertise, this role may involve supporting a broad range of activities or specializing in a specific area as outlined under “Your Impact.” Candidates are not expected to be proficient in all listed areas, they are expected to have a fundamental understanding of three-phase power and power system fundamentals. Applicable power systems primarily include conventional and renewable generation facilities, substations, transmission systems, and distribution systems. Activities may include one or more of the following: Your Impact: Protective Relaying: short circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, protection scheme and criteria development, relay settings calculation, NERC compliance, and arc flash analysis. Applicable software: AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030), AcSELerator Architect, GE EnerVista, ASPEN OneLiner, Gridscale X (CAPE), SKM-PTW, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS Power System Planning Studies: steady-state real and reactive power flow including outage contingencies, generation interconnect feasibility, P-V and Q-V analysis for voltage stability margins, dynamic stability performance, automation of large batch simulations, working with models from NERC regional entities (WECC, MRO, SERC etc.), NERC compliance. Applicable Software: PSS/E, PSLF, PowerWorld, DSA Tools, Python Scripting Design Studies: substation grounding, corona, electric and magnetic fields, insulation coordination (lightning, switching surge, and contamination performance), transient (time domain) simulation, power quality (harmonics, voltage flicker, over/under voltage, etc.), motor starting, AC interference (transmission line interaction with railroads and pipelines). Applicable Software: CDEGS, ATP-EMTP, PSCAD, POLARIS-EMF, COMSOL Multiphysics, TFlash Write technical reports summarizing analysis with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software. Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects. Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting. Complete training on assigned tasks. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. 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.

Requirements

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering), BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology), or BSCE (BS Computer Engineering) degree, from an ABET-accredited university
3 to 5 years of industry experience performing design or device configuration in technical disciplines described in the Roles and Responsibilities section
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
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.

Nice To Haves

Power system courses covering topics such as three-phase power, load flow and reactive compensation, protective relaying, symmetrical components, transmission line theory, power system transients, dynamic stability, and power system electromagnetics
Internships and experience in technical areas and software listed in the Job Description section
Engineer In Training (EIT) certification, with the expectation to work toward professional engineering registration (PE)
Experience in mentoring others and/or providing technical leadership in customer-focused engineering projects
A member of and/or actively participates in professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Performing services related to electrical studies and system protection.
Supporting a broad range of activities or specializing in a specific area.
Writing technical reports summarizing analysis with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
Assisting technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
Assisting with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
Completing training on assigned tasks.
Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
life
retirement savings
paid sick leave
paid vacation (or other personal time)
paid parental leave
paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings