WSP

Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer

WSP$107K — $177K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 5-7 years of post-education experience in electrical engineering.
  • Strong understanding of engineering theories and principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across teams and take initiative.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must successfully pass client's background screening.
  • Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the modernization of utility distribution systems.
  • Interact with diverse stakeholders for data collection.
  • Perform engineering tasks on complex projects.
  • Prepare data visualizations and reports for project findings.
  • Exercise technical leadership on strategic assignments.
  • Track project schedules and budgets effectively.
  • Collaborate on proposals and business development opportunities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid sick leave and vacation time.
  • Paid parental leave and bereavement leave.
  • Paid leave for voting and naturalization attendance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP 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 Are

Required 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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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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