Substation Engineer

WSP•Pensacola, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is initiating a search for a Substation Engineer, ideally located in Pensacola, FL. This role supports engineering efforts for substation projects across the US and internationally, focusing on mission-critical facilities and energy infrastructure for the Department of Defense (DOD). Projects typically involve 115kV open air and GIS substations, and below 35kV metal-clad switchgear and control enclosures. The project engineer will play a key role in performing or leading engineering efforts for substation design, including site/civil, grounding, electrical considerations, SCADA, protection/relaying, lighting, and climate control. This position offers the opportunity to support complex substation design projects, manage project execution, and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
5+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations.
US citizenship is required due to client requirements.
Experience in 15kV through 115kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI and UFC standards.
Direct experience working as a consultant on DOD projects.
Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently.
Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.
Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Well-developed 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.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Inventor, AutoCAD electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
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 and/or hours.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Professional Engineering license (PE).
10+ years of experience in substation design.
Experience up to 230kV substation design.
Experience managing people on a multi-disciplinary project team.
Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Inventor.

Responsibilities

Adhere to project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects.
Support Department Manager (DM) with management of relationships with NAVFAC and USACE.
Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
Support project reporting and proposal development.
Contribute to substation equipment specifications.
Perform detailed design of medium to high voltage substations, including one-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams; SCADA and Communications; station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details; cable and conduit plans and details; ground grid, foundations, structural plans and details; lightning protection and yard lighting plans; and Bills of Materials.
Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop).
Specify and select substation equipment.
Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination.
Understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team, specifically NAVFAC/USACE processes and procedures and conformance to the Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
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.