Protection Engineer - Technical Director

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection philosophy, relay settings, and integration with SCADA systems
• Conduct electrical model development, short circuit, time-current coordination, arc flash, NERC compliance, and event analysis
• Lead teams on client projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
• Support infrequent onsite site visits to collect data and discuss project specifics at an appropriate technical level for clients
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer executing deliverables for Protective Relaying projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one
• 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 and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Nice to have:

• Proven history of completing similar projects in a consulting environment
• Commissioning and testing experience, or strong skills in protecting equipment at high voltages (69kV and higher)
• Experience mentoring others and a willingness to do so

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career
• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Important Details

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

About the Company

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management. TRC Companies have joined WSP, deepening its power practice and expanding its energy advisory and intelligent grid services. The company partners with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world.