WSP in the U.S.
Sr. Substation Protection & Control Engineer
WSP in the U.S., Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Overview
WSP is currently initiating a search for a
Sr. Substation Protection & Control Engineer
to join our East Energy team in the client office in Binghamton, NY, with the WSP office in
Horseheads, NY . The following locations will be considered:
Buffalo, NY, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Portland, ME and Augusta, ME . The candidate will be involved in projects with our 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 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. We collaborate with over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide to create positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. Note: The organization emphasizes health, safety, and inclusion in its practices and has been recognized in the U.S. for its workplace culture. Your Impact
Work under mentorship and guidance of the Supervising Engineer. The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for the following functions: Perform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design. Special areas of focus include anti-islanding schemes, generator intertie settings, SPS schemes, etc. The goal is to ensure that existing protections are not removed unnecessarily and to understand how current protections operate before modifying existing schemes. Lead overall protection design for all capital projects and define relay protection functionality/scheme in accordance with Client standards. Review contractor-provided relay settings, logic diagrams (including Goose messaging diagrams), and operational descriptions for all capital projects. Review/perform area relay coordination and determine the level of area coordination required based on changes in fault duty and system performance due to project changes. Review contractor-provided relay settings for all temporary builds and construction sequence steps including mobile settings. Review/provide input to Owner’s Aspen model changes as required for individual capital projects. Provide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning of the above items. Provide feedback to Owner on existing standards and help refine the Owner’s design practices. Ensure all as-built documentation is filed appropriately in the plant filing location at Owner. Lead overall automation and integration design for all capital projects. Review/design SCADA point indexes and review contractor-provided HMI screens/settings for all capital projects. Review/design protection settings and settings basis, review/design IED Data Maps, and review/create substation level operational descriptions (HMI operation, relay front panel operation, etc.). Review automated maintenance data gathering (Digital Substation Data) point lists. Track licenses, firewalls, and key automation and integration deliverables needed for project implementation. Provide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning of the above items. Perform constructability reviews to ensure adequate automation and integration coverage for each outage step (SCADA, etc.). Make technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles, understand plans and specifications, and compare to applicable regulations. Demonstrate strong self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to multitask, and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic environment. Work independently and provide guidance to junior team or project members with emphasis on QA/QC. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to testing results, data collation, analysis, and effective, economical solutions. Assertively direct others in the field (e.g., subcontractors) to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. Perform additional responsibilities as needed. Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering, power systems protection and control. EIT Certification IEC 61850/GOOSE experience required Experience working in consulting firms is preferred. Proficient with various engineering design tools and software. Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and maintain project ownership. Efficient communication and ability to collaborate with team members not located in the same office via MS Teams, email, and/or telephone. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to adhere to WSP’s health, safety, 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. Subject to client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy; random tests may be administered. A copy of this policy will be provided during onboarding and is available upon request. Position is contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering. WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $83,200 - $145,530 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits depending on circumstances not related to a candidate's sex or status protected by law. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals designing lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices in the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide health and financial stability. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP may hire such candidates without compensation to the recruiter or agency. End of description.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a
Sr. Substation Protection & Control Engineer
to join our East Energy team in the client office in Binghamton, NY, with the WSP office in
Horseheads, NY . The following locations will be considered:
Buffalo, NY, Boston, MA, New York, NY, Portland, ME and Augusta, ME . The candidate will be involved in projects with our 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 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. We collaborate with over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide to create positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe. Note: The organization emphasizes health, safety, and inclusion in its practices and has been recognized in the U.S. for its workplace culture. Your Impact
Work under mentorship and guidance of the Supervising Engineer. The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for the following functions: Perform detailed review of all existing protection schemes present in the subject area to incorporate into new design. Special areas of focus include anti-islanding schemes, generator intertie settings, SPS schemes, etc. The goal is to ensure that existing protections are not removed unnecessarily and to understand how current protections operate before modifying existing schemes. Lead overall protection design for all capital projects and define relay protection functionality/scheme in accordance with Client standards. Review contractor-provided relay settings, logic diagrams (including Goose messaging diagrams), and operational descriptions for all capital projects. Review/perform area relay coordination and determine the level of area coordination required based on changes in fault duty and system performance due to project changes. Review contractor-provided relay settings for all temporary builds and construction sequence steps including mobile settings. Review/provide input to Owner’s Aspen model changes as required for individual capital projects. Provide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning of the above items. Provide feedback to Owner on existing standards and help refine the Owner’s design practices. Ensure all as-built documentation is filed appropriately in the plant filing location at Owner. Lead overall automation and integration design for all capital projects. Review/design SCADA point indexes and review contractor-provided HMI screens/settings for all capital projects. Review/design protection settings and settings basis, review/design IED Data Maps, and review/create substation level operational descriptions (HMI operation, relay front panel operation, etc.). Review automated maintenance data gathering (Digital Substation Data) point lists. Track licenses, firewalls, and key automation and integration deliverables needed for project implementation. Provide design support during implementation/testing and commissioning of the above items. Perform constructability reviews to ensure adequate automation and integration coverage for each outage step (SCADA, etc.). Make technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles, understand plans and specifications, and compare to applicable regulations. Demonstrate strong self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to multitask, and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic environment. Work independently and provide guidance to junior team or project members with emphasis on QA/QC. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge to testing results, data collation, analysis, and effective, economical solutions. Assertively direct others in the field (e.g., subcontractors) to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. Perform additional responsibilities as needed. Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering, power systems protection and control. EIT Certification IEC 61850/GOOSE experience required Experience working in consulting firms is preferred. Proficient with various engineering design tools and software. Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and maintain project ownership. Efficient communication and ability to collaborate with team members not located in the same office via MS Teams, email, and/or telephone. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to adhere to WSP’s health, safety, 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. Subject to client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy; random tests may be administered. A copy of this policy will be provided during onboarding and is available upon request. Position is contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering. WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $83,200 - $145,530 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits depending on circumstances not related to a candidate's sex or status protected by law. About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals designing lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices in the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide health and financial stability. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP may hire such candidates without compensation to the recruiter or agency. End of description.
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