[Hiring] Senior Substation Electrical Engineer @WSP

Role Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer for our Hallowell, ME office. Selected candidates may work remotely from a mutually acceptable location in the Northeastern United States.

Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity provides subject matter technical support and leadership for:

• Multi-site/phase due diligence
• Investigation and remediation
• Impact assessment and permitting
• Improvement, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects

Tasks include:

• Research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of transmission and distribution substations
• Power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems
• Providing situational guidance to PMs and managers
• Ensuring responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
• Highly proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, and design/build
• Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, and regulations
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency with technical writing and discipline-specific design software
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and directing subcontractors

Requirements

• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team members
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Company Description

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 provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout their careers.