Substation Lead Engineer - PC

Substation Lead Engineer P&C

Lansdale PA

Westwood Professional Services Inc.

Westwood Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Substation Lead Engineer P&C to join our team. The Lead Substation P&C Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for highvoltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply NESC NEC and other applicable codes and standards in the engineering design and will also independently produce: oneline diagrams threeline diagrams potential and current schematics control schematics alarm schematics protection and control specifications and I/O mapping. He/she should be familiar with protection scheme functionality. However the ability to develop relay settings and associated points mapping is not required but preferred. He/she will also work with other internal and external project stakeholders to ensure project milestones and expectations of contracted services are met. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing highlevel professional services to our clients.

• Performs all aspects of design for high voltage 4kV 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
  Development of:
  Oneline diagrams
  Threeline diagrams
  Potential and current schematics
  Control schematics
  Alarm schematics
  Communications schematics
  Wiring Diagrams
  Protection and control specifications (Preferred)
  I/O mapping (Preferred)
  Points mapping (Preferred)
  Relay settings (Preferred)
  Documentation for Design Calculations
  Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
  Technical Support
  Procurement
  Construction
  Active Coordination
  Ability to work seamlessly with a P&C Designer to develop theabovelisted schematics as well as the associated wiring diagrams.
  Ability to 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 telecom engineers etc.
• Other Expectations
  Leverages experience by mentoring and training lowerlevel professionals including top graduates entering the field of system protection.
  Keenly focused on the production of highquality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
  Enjoys working in a fastpaced environment on multiple projects.
  Responsible for assisting with the identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.
  Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.
  Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams.
  Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.
  Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
  Attending all client technical review meetings.
  Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.

• Requires a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience in the field of high voltage substation design P&C
• PE License
• Proficient in use of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation.
• Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.

• Preferred Job Qualifications:
  Meet minimum qualification
  Experience in developing relay settings.
  Experience in protection device coordination.
  Proficient in use of ASPEN One Liner CYME Dist or similar programs.
  Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
  Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.
  Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.
  Previous project team leadership
  Previous experience as a direct supervisor
• Preferred Interpersonal Skills:
  Superior Verbal & Written Communications
  Driven for Results Decision Quality Priority Setting Planning Conflict Management Informing Listening Dealing with Ambiguity and Customer Focus.

At Westwood our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid design resilient infrastructure and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation we stand at the forefront of our industry dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts retains and develops high performers. Our team values relationships innovation dedication initiative and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients success driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety sustainability and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and givingback initiatives we enrich the lives of those we serve engage others within our industry and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024 Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industrys top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in awardwinning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.