Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP • Buffalo, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Electrical Engineer for our Buffalo, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Power and Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. This Opportunity We have an immediate opportunity for a Substation Electrical Engineer to provide delivery of high voltage electrical substation designs for our projects. The Substation Engineer will work under the leadership of Supervising Engineer. The Candidate is required to work within a multi-discipline team to design efficient and reliable high voltage substations. The engineer will coordinate his/her design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The engineer will also assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals. 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. Your Impact This position is accountable to provide the design activities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all WSP’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Specific duties include: Work under mentorship and guidance of the Supervising Engineer. Prepare substation plan and profile view, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, cable trench, cable trays, conduit layout and detail installation drawings. Have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering. Be comfortable operating within a multi-discipline design team. Prepare studies and design calculations such as load flow, short circuit, Arc Flash, grounding, TOV, EMF, transformer sizing, cable sizing etc. using software including WinIGS, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, CYMCAP. Study reports must be clear and well written. Provide percent complete as well as Estimated Time to Completion when requested by project managers or lead engineers. Provide input into improvement ideas during project execution and close-out. Prepare technical specifications for the electrical equipment, evaluate proposals from vendors, and review vendor drawings. Possess working knowledge of design software including AutoCAD and MicroStation. May be required to prepare or revise design drawings. Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability. Resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects. Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information. 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of working experience in high-voltage substation design for renewable developers and electrical utility clients.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working in consulting firms.
• Eligible for P.E. licensing.
• Possess exceptional communication skills (client relations, project team communications, and proposal and report development)
• Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background investigation.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
• Position is located at client offices.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Position located at client offices with travel to the site on occasion.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

• Work under mentorship and guidance of the Supervising Engineer.
• Prepare substation plan and profile view, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, cable trench, cable trays, conduit layout and detail installation drawings.
• Have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering.
• Be comfortable operating within a multi-discipline design team.
• Prepare studies and design calculations such as load flow, short circuit, Arc Flash, grounding, TOV, EMF, transformer sizing, cable sizing etc. using software including WinIGS, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, CYMCAP.
• Study reports must be clear and well written.
• Provide percent complete as well as Estimated Time to Completion when requested by project managers or lead engineers.
• Provide input into improvement ideas during project execution and close-out.
• Prepare technical specifications for the electrical equipment, evaluate proposals from vendors, and review vendor drawings.
• Possess working knowledge of design software including AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• May be required to prepare or revise design drawings.
• Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
• Resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
• 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.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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

What This Job Offers

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