Senior Physical Substation Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Substation Physical Engineer for our Rochester, NY office.  The following locations will also be considered: Buffalo, NY. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. 

Your Impact

• Prepare and review conceptual design for the high voltage substation design projects
• Prepare and review project specifications for procurement of major substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, breakers, bus work, and control buildings.
• Prepare One-line diagrams aligned with system study requirements 
• Prepare grounding and lighting protection studies for major substations
• Prepare General arrangement and layout drawings 
• Exhibit strong Substation civil engineering knowledge 
• Prepare and review Major equipment bid specifications 
• Prepare Detailed cost estimates and probability modeling 
• Prepare Structure calculations 
• Insulation, A/C interference, static wire, grounding studies 
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications, good engineering practice and constructability.
• Have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering and as needed coordinate/supervise design activities of multi-disciplined project team members
• Provide construction support including resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects
• Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to high voltage substation protection and control design and construction, including as-builts and project closeout information
• Maintaining good working relationships and fulfilling commitments to project team and internal/external groups that support projects such as procurement, construction, project management, material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects
• Mentoring and providing guidance to developing engineers within the department
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution
• 5+ years’ post education experience, preferably in high voltage substation protection and control design.
• Experience with AUTO-CAD
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is an asset.
• Experience with CDEGS and PSCAD
• Experience on MathCAD, ASPEN or ETAP software is an asset.
• Experience in the design of wiring schematics is a must.
• Experience on PSCAD or EMTP software is an asset.
• Knowledge of modern power system, power system protection and relay technologies.
• Strong client focus.
• Knowledge of High Voltage & Utility codes and standards.
• Proficiency with a MS Office, MathCAD, PDF authoring software – Bluebeam or similar
• Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, or telephone calls
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration b