Substation Physical Designer/Engineer

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 Designer/Engineer to join our National Electrical Team, located in Ontario located in Thornhill, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Toronto, Kitchener or Ottawa.

The Substation Physical Designer/Engineer serves as the designer on electric substation design projects for medium and 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 medium and high voltage physical arrangements, plan and elevations views, station grounding analysis, layout, and details, cable trough and conduit plans, 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. 

Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges 

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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You will have technical accountability on all aspects of design for medium and high voltage (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, Bus Fault Stress Analysis.
• You will provide Technical, Procurement, Construction and Active Coordination support;
• You will work seamlessly with Physical design Lead 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 participate in client technical review meetings;
• You will participate in the preparation of feasibility studies;
• You will participate in the preparation of estimates and support developing proposals;
• You will conduct site visits as required ensuring to provide overall project 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:

• University Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized accredited program;
• Between 3 to 6 years of relevant post education experience in the field of high voltage substation design – Physical, ideally within a consulting environment;
• PEO - should be working towards registration to obtain P.Eng;
• 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
• 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.

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