Substation Design Engineer

<p>WSP is currently initiating a search for a substation Design Engineer for our Richmond, VA office. Successful applicants may work from any mutually acceptable remote location within the United States. </p><p>Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.</p><h2>This Opportunity</h2><p>Provides technical assistance and guidance for the due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Assist with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, components, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Your Impact</h2><ul><li>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.     </li><li> Assist in reviewing third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.</li><li>Perform professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits. </li><li>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.</li><li>Support senior engineers with research and recommendations of fundamental components identified in design requirements, as well as field equipment applications and operations.</li><li>Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, testing maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues. </li><li>Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution.</li><li>Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.</li><li>Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.</li><li>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.</li><li>Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.</li><li>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. </li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.<br/> </li></ul><h2>Who You Are</h2><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineerin