WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, and they are seeking an Early Career Distribution Grid Modernization Engineer for their Denver, CO office. The role involves providing technical assistance for utility projects, including design, development, and construction, while ensuring adherence to industry standards and safety guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, equipment specifications for procurement package development and pricing, IFR/IRC design and review processes, and IEEE/NESC Standards/NERC regulations for design work
- Assist with performing basic professional electrical engineering work relating to the design of single line, three line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout and bus arrangement, grounding grid design and lightning protection in conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching design strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure
- Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues
- Under close supervision, develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facility and electrical service, and power distribution
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction
- Complete training on assigned tasks
- 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
- The qualified candidate will be responsible for the performance of electrical protection for the utility electrical distribution systems (Typically defined as 34.5kV and below), including: Substation Protection, Circuit Breaker Protection, DER Interconnection Protection, Line Recloser Protection Equipment Protection (Transformers, Capacitor Banks, etc.), Grid Modernization Protection Practices (Wildfire Mitigation, FLISR, VVO, etc.), Arc Flash, Event Analysis
- The ability to interact with a wide variety of people to obtain the required information needed for performance of electrical distribution protection
- Performs engineering tasks associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas
- Track project schedules and budgets
- Ability to learn/support other distribution disciplines such as Planning and Grid Modernization
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
- General understanding of electrical engineering as applied in design engineering of large capital projects
- Familiarity with relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, and CAPE), AutoCADD electrical
- 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
- Power systems focus or relevant power industry internship experience Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles, including understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
- Is self-motivated to perform assigned tasks, and take the initiative to learn new topics
- Must have strong command of the English language; experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others
- Must be able to successfully pass client's background screening process
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
- Two (2) + years of experience in the electrical power delivery industry
- Experience with utility standards and overhead/underground distribution design
- Experience with the integration of distributed generation within the planning process
- Experience in Electrical Protection Analysis using one of the following software packages – Aspen, Arc Flash Pro, Cape, CYME, or Synergi
- Experience using one or more of the following electrical control software packages – SEL acSELerator, GE EnerVista, Eaton ProView, Beckwith ISPcom
- Experience with one or more of the following relay packages – SEL 651-R, SEL-351S, GE F60, Eaton Form 6/7, Beckwith M-7679
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company Overview
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WSP in the U.S. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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