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EMT Studies Engineer - Mid Level

Location **Denver**

Secondary Locations

Job Code **19202**

\# of openings **1**

This Opportunity

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently initiating a search for a Electromagnetic Transient Studies Engineer – Mid Level for our Denver, CO 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

+ This individual will be responsible for interfacing with other engineers in the preparation of computer-based models and performing power system studies focused on transient analysis for utility and industrial/commercial electrical power systems. While candidates are not expected to have expertise in every study type listed below, familiarity with many and a willingness to learn others is highly valued. Our team works across a broad range of technical domains, and we support continuous learning and development.

+ Studies will include the following:

+ Transient (time domain) simulation

+ Insulation coordination for AC and DC applications (lightning, switching surge/bipole failure, and contamination performance)

+ Lightning/surge/voltage arrester sizing and placement

+ Circuit breaker rating studies

+ TRV analysis

+ Transformer Energization

+ Delayed zero crossing

+ Single pole reclosing and associated design (secondary arc current, neutral reactor sizing)

+ Steady state unbalance and transposition studies

+ Equipment minimum approach distance studies

+ Optical shield wire sizing (thermal rating and Coulomb rating)

+ Engage in transmission planning studies, and experience to support tasks in the following areas is highly desirable: feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, and other related studies.

+ Additional project opportunities in finite-element electric/magnetic field analysis, AC interference, corona prediction, NESC clearance studies, conductor selection, and various other EMF studies may be made available to successful candidates.

+ The applicant should also have experience in collaborating with substation and transmission design engineers to optimize their respective designs. Working knowledge of the design process from conceptual to post energization is preferred

+ 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.

+ Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development.

+ Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including proposal writing, report writing, and other technical writing.

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

+ Experience with EMT-based software tools (e.g., PSCAD, EMTP-RV, etc.)

+ Willing to travel (on occasion)

+ Ability to work successfully in a customer-focused, project-oriented environment.

+ Experience with EMT-based engineering studies associated with designing and integrating overhead transmission lines, underground cables, and substation modifications as noted above.

+ 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:

+ MSc. or Ph.D.

+ Experience with modelling inverter-based resources or HVDC/FACTS devices

+ Professional registration is not required; however, preference is given to applicants who are registered professional engineers (P.E., P. Eng.)

+ Phasor (RMS) software experience (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, Power World)

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.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $109,000-$135,000

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.

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