• Protection Engineer - 5 + Years

    POWER Engineers (Fort Worth, TX)


    Protection Engineer - 5 + Years

     

    Location **Ft Worth**

     

    Secondary Locations

     

    Job Code **19197**

     

    \# of openings **1**

     

    This Opportunity

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Protection Engineer for our Ft Worth, TX office. You will be involved in projects with our SCADA and Analytical Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

     

    Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Routinely assist with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, 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.

    Your Impact

    + Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC detailed design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work.

    + Protective Relaying:

    + short circuit and symmetrical component analysis

    + time-current coordination

    + protection scheme and criteria development

    + relay settings

    + integration with SCADA systems

    + NERC compliance

    + arc flash analysis.

    + Applicable software:

    + AcSELerator Quickset (SEL-5030)

    + GE Enervista

    + ASPEN Oneliner

    + SKM-PTW

    + ETAP

    + RSCAD/RTDS

    + Successful candidates must be willing to travel on occasion and work successfully in a customer focused, project oriented environment.

    + 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 (or equivalent experience).

    + 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.

    + Engineer in Training Certification.

    + Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

    + Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.

    + Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

    + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

    + Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Registered professional engineers (PE) or equivalent

    + Power Systems focused MSEE

    + A proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment

    + Experience in mentoring others and in providing technical and commercial leadership in customer focused engineering projects

    Disclaimer:

    • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

    WSP Benefits:

    WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.

     

    POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.