Lead Professional, Electrical Engineering

WSP • Las Cruces, CO

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis for its Denver, Colorado office. Remote work from a mutually acceptable location in the United States will also be considered. The position is part of the Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team and involves designing, engineering, and studying protection systems for bulk power system equipment, including substations, transmission lines, generators, renewable energy systems, and industrial and distribution systems.

The role may involve protective relaying, protection analyses, project leadership, technical guidance and mentoring, data acquisition, and client communication. Candidates are not expected to have expertise in every listed area; willingness to learn and share knowledge is important. Occasional onsite visits and travel may be required depending on project needs. The role requires flexibility to support project schedules and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

The employee is expected to make responsible and ethical decisions concerning company funds, resources, and conduct, follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures, and perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for protective relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity, experience, or expertise in relevant protective relaying and protection analysis areas; candidates need not have experience in every listed area.
• Willingness to learn in areas where experience is lacking and teach others in areas of experience.
• Working knowledge or awareness of applicable protection industry practices outlined in IEEE, ANSI, or NERC PRC standards.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment.
• Commissioning and testing experience.
• Strong skills protecting equipment at high voltages (69 kV and higher).
• Experience mentoring others and willingness to mentor.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and perform studies for protection systems serving bulk power system equipment, including substations, transmission lines, generators, renewable energy systems, and industrial and distribution systems.
• Perform protective relaying work, including symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems.
• Perform protection analyses, including electrical model development, short-circuit analysis, time-current coordination, arc-flash analysis, NERC compliance work, and event analysis.
• Lead teams on client projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Support infrequent onsite visits to collect data and discuss project specifics with clients at an appropriate technical level.
• Support a variety of project schedules to meet client needs and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior