POWER Engineers
Mid-Level Substation Physical Design Engineer
POWER Engineers, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29715
Mid-Level Substation Physical Design Engineer
POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, is seeking a Mid-Level Substation Physical Design Engineer for its Ft Mill, SC office. The role involves design, review, and execution of substation projects across utility, industrial, and commercial sectors.
This Opportunity As part of the Power Delivery Substation Team, you will provide technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigations, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility and commercial scale projects. You will research, design, and construct transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, protection, and control systems.
Your Impact
Collect, compile, and analyze data for substation components, equipment specifications, procurement, and design reviews.
Review third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
Perform professional electrical engineering work including single‑line, AC/DC schematics, SCADA/DFR connections, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, layout, grounding, and lightning protection.
Incorporate future‑ready techniques, equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit/trenching strategies.
Support senior engineers with research and recommendations on fundamental components and field equipment.
Provide technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures.
Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting, and power distribution.
Prepare data visualizations, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures.
Collaborate in cross‑functional teams to execute project work, calculate costs, quantities, and ensure compliance with specifications and permits.
Assist in scoping small‑to‑medium projects and preparing technical reports and presentations.
Conduct engineering studies and surveys for design and construction issues.
Assist with analysis and recommendations for risk mitigation.
Implement site Health & Safety Plans (HASPs) and work with electrical infrastructure authorities on federally and state‑funded projects.
Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and other policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of post‑education experience designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
Experience with operations and project controls for reporting.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build processes, and permitting.
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
Ability to coordinate with regulators and understand requirements.
Knowledge of engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and compliance practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Self‑leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and multitasking in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline‑specific design software (CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCADD electrical).
Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Track record of workplace safety and compliance with health and safety policies.
Flexibility to work schedules beyond typical workweek and occasional travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave.
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Consulting and Engineering
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This Opportunity As part of the Power Delivery Substation Team, you will provide technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigations, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility and commercial scale projects. You will research, design, and construct transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, protection, and control systems.
Your Impact
Collect, compile, and analyze data for substation components, equipment specifications, procurement, and design reviews.
Review third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
Perform professional electrical engineering work including single‑line, AC/DC schematics, SCADA/DFR connections, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, layout, grounding, and lightning protection.
Incorporate future‑ready techniques, equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit/trenching strategies.
Support senior engineers with research and recommendations on fundamental components and field equipment.
Provide technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures.
Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting, and power distribution.
Prepare data visualizations, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures.
Collaborate in cross‑functional teams to execute project work, calculate costs, quantities, and ensure compliance with specifications and permits.
Assist in scoping small‑to‑medium projects and preparing technical reports and presentations.
Conduct engineering studies and surveys for design and construction issues.
Assist with analysis and recommendations for risk mitigation.
Implement site Health & Safety Plans (HASPs) and work with electrical infrastructure authorities on federally and state‑funded projects.
Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and other policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Who You Are Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of post‑education experience designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
Experience with operations and project controls for reporting.
Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build processes, and permitting.
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
Ability to coordinate with regulators and understand requirements.
Knowledge of engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and compliance practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Self‑leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and multitasking in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline‑specific design software (CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCADD electrical).
Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
Track record of workplace safety and compliance with health and safety policies.
Flexibility to work schedules beyond typical workweek and occasional travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
Retirement savings plan.
Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave.
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Consulting and Engineering
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