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WSP USA Substation Lead Physical Engineer in Buffalo, New York
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Substation Physical Lead Engineer t o join our Energy Team in our Buffalo/Rochester, New York locations. The Substation Physical Engineer serves as a client-facing point of contact engineer on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. They will apply NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce high voltage physical arrangements, plan and elevations views, station grounding analysis, layout, and details, cable trough and conduit plans, AC and DC calculations to determine station service and battery system requirements, preparation of equipment specifications and bill of materials, and preparation of construction documents. They will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. WSP has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Your Impact
Take technical ownership of all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 500kV) substation projects including the development of
General Arrangements, Plan Views and Elevation Views, Grounding Plans, Cable Trough/Conduit Plans, Specifications for Major Primary Equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, etc.), Documentation for Design Calculations, Bill of Materials, Construction Sequencing Documentation
Perform the following studies: Grounding, Lightning, AC and DC calculations for Station Service and Battery System Sizing, Bus Fault Stress Analysis
Technical Support
Procurement
Construction
Active Coordination
Ability to work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the above listed drawings.
Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
Other Expectations:
Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
Responsible for assisting with the identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.
Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
Attending all client technical review meetings.
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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited program
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in the field of high voltage substation design – Physical
Engineer in Training Certification.
Superior Verbal & Written Communications
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation
Proficient in the use of CDEGS, WinIGS, or similar programs for lightning and grounding studies.
Proficient in assessing mechanical forces and thermal effects of high fault currents on rigid bus
Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
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 by WSP.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Knowledge of outage sequences & constructability, as well as operation and maintenance
Ability to write up the scope, perform QA/QC, and manage the direct reports
Experience with proposal writing and project estimating
Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100 - $125,400
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 in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) 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, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.