Job DescriptionThis OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a
Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer for our
Boise, ID office. The following locations will also be considered:
Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO or Redmond, WA. Be involved in projects with our
Distribution Advanced Studies Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact:
- The qualified candidate will be responsible for the modernization of the utility distribution systems, this includes planning, justification, and on-going support of the following Distribution Grid Modernization Programs:
- FLISR (Fault, Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration)
- Volt-Var Optimization or other similar programs (IVVC, CVR)
- Distribution Resiliency
- ADMS (Advance Distribution Management Systems)
- Electrification of Transportation
- DER Solutions (DERMS, NWA/NWS, Hosting Capacity)
- Advance Planning Techniques (8760, Quasi Static Time Series Analysis)
- The ability to interact with a wide variety of people to obtain the required information needed for performance of electrical distribution system studies.
- Leads and 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.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
- Exercises authority and technical leadership on assignments that are often self-initiated and self-directed. Assignments are strategic and have significant long-term implications for the achievement of overall business objectives.
- Track project schedules and budgets.
- Collaborate with professionals and other engineers across disciplines on proposal and business development opportunities.
- Participation in industry working groups or standards (IEEE, CIGRE, IEC, ANSI).
- Participation as a presenter in industry conferences.
- Some travel should be expected.
- Ability to learn/support other disciplines such as Protection, Planning, and SCADA
- 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 AreRequired 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.
- Understanding of basic to advanced 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
- Ability to work across teams, is self-motivated to perform assigned tasks, and take the initiative to learn new topics
- Must have strong command of 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 processes
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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): $107,500yr - $177,300yr
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $100,800yr - $166,400yr
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