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WSP USA

ESSP Lead Protection Engineer

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What they do

An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.

$95,835 / year median in the U.S.

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a ESSP Lead Protection Engineer with a Protective Relaying emphasis for our Boise, ID office. Candidates for our Orlando, FL; Freeport, ME; Syracuse, NY; Charlotte, NC; Overland Park, KS; and Richmond, VA will also be considered. The ability to work remotely from a mutually acceptable location in the United States will be considered (please note in the application questions where you prefer to be located). Be involved in projects with our Electrical Studies, SCADA , and Protection ( ESSP ) team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. 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. The successful applicant will have a direct role in the design, engineering, and studies of protection systems for equipment on the bulk power system. This includes the protection of substations, transmission lines, generators, renewables, industrial, and distribution systems.
Your Impact:
Candidates for this role will have familiarity, experience, or possibly even expertise with some of the items listed below. However, candidates are not required to have expertise or experience in all these areas. A willingness to learn in areas where you do not have experience and to teach others in areas where you do have experience is essential to being successful on our team. +
Protective Relaying:
Symmetrical component analysis, protection philosophy development, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems. +
Protection Analyses:
Electrical model development, short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis +
Leadership:
Lead teams on client projects to meet the scope, schedule, and budget. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. +
Data Acquisition:
Support infrequent onsite site visits to collect data and able to discuss project specifics at appropriate technical level for clients. +
Industry Standards:
Working knowledge or awareness of applicable industry practices for protection as outlined in
IEEE , ANSI
, or NERC P To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account