Experienced Substation Design Engineer

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Substation Design Engineer (Physical and/or Protection & Controls) for our Saint Louis, MO 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. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster collaboration and mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with proven experience. Your Impact • Provide technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of high-voltage substation projects, focusing on physical and/or protection & controls (P&C) engineering for voltages from 15kV to 345kV (required) and up to 500kV (preferred). • Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work. • Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of substation physical layouts (general arrangement, bus arrangement, grounding grid, lightning protection) and/or protection & control systems (single line, three line, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay settings) for 15kV–345kV substations. • Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans for both physical and P&C aspects, with an emphasis on medium and high-voltage substations. • Participate in incorporating future-ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and various design requirements with equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies that account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. • Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations. • Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues. • Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution. • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. • Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting. • Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, scientific, and construction professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos. • Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects. Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or electrical engineering issues or problems. • Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs. • Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities. • Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). • Work collaboratively with other engineers and disciplines on projects with electrical infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development 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. • 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in an electrical engineering capacity designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments, with specific experience in substation design. • Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting. • Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. • Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design. • Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. • Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. • Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies. • Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. • Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical. • 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. • Engineer in Training Certification • Experience with substation design for voltages from 345kV up to 500kV. #LI-TC1