Substation Physical Lead Engineer
4 weeks ago
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Our Power subsector, a key component of WSP’s ERI (Energy, Resources and Industry) sector, supports clients from coast to coast. Over the decades, we have developed a comprehensive range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design, and site services. Our expertise is widely recognized in the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our team of experts collaborates to provide services that align with our vision of meeting and exceeding the highest industry standards through innovation.
To meet our growth challenges, WSP is currently seeking a Substation Physical Lead Engineer to join our National Electrical Team, located in Ontario in Thornhill, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto, Kitchener or Ottawa.
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 applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce high voltage physical arrangements, plans and elevation 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.
What you can expect to do here:
- You will take technical ownership of all aspects of design for high voltage (34.5kV – 735kV) 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.
- You will provide Technical, Procurement, Construction and Active Coordination support;
- You will work seamlessly with Physical Designer to develop the above listed drawings;
- You will 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;
- You will identify key client interests and drivers and determine the key clients in some instances;
- You will act as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams;
- You will attend and lead client technical review meetings;
- Participate in the preparation of feasibility studies;
- Prepare estimates and support developing proposals;
- Conduct site visits as required ensuring to provide support;
- You will 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;
- You will perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited program;
- Professional engineering license (P.Eng) is required;
- Minimum of 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in the field of high voltage substation design – Physical, ideally within a consulting environment;
- Experience with all voltages 735 kV and below;
- 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;
- 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;
- Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations;
- Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code;
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Why WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
Job Info
- Job Identification 64852
- Locations 150 Commerce Valley Drive West, Thornhill, ON, L3T 7Z3, CA 2 International Boulevard, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1A2, CA 582 Lancaster Street West, Kitchener, ON, N2K 1M3, CA 6925 Century Ave, Mississauga, ON, L5N 7K2, CA 2611 Queensview Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2B 8K2, CA 25 York St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2V5, CA
- Posting Date 12/28/2024, 03:54 PM
About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation;
- We are locally dedicated with international scale;
- We are future-focused and challenge the status quo;
- We foster collaboration in everything we do;
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable;
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe, it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
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