(Urgent) Senior Engineer

Job Category Engineering Responsibilities Leading and managing the review of electrical design packages on both Independent Engineering and Owner s Engineering scopes of work Leading and managing the electrical design of renewable energy projects primarily solar projects from preliminary design through IFC in accordance with the pre-defined budgets deadlines and quality requirements Assist in performing review of electrical power systems studies and calculation including steady State dynamic and transient stability studies simulations Analyse and troubleshoot high voltage electrical systems of transmission and distribution system protective relay settings transformers faults etc Assist in preparation of technical specifications preliminary and detailed design of balance of plant systems and selection of appropriate materials and equipment Assist in preparing documents for grid connection permits approvals and liaising with utilities and regulatory agencies Ensure that designs comply with the relevant Codes Standards Regulations and Procedures Develop protection control and metering system design for electrical switching substations ranging from 138kV 240 kV and 400 kV Acting as advisor and first escalation path on the electrical team s projects coordinating and supervising work by junior personnel other company divisions and subcontractors Develop grow and manage procedures and operating systems to support the efficient delivery of electrical engineering tasks to the high standards required by Wood and our clients Support business development and client engagement with a primary focus but not limited to electrical engineering scopes of work Ensuring health safety and environmental considerations are integral to the delivery of projects and project tasks Add value avoid resolve issues mitigate risks and manage project s finances and contracts by applying robust project management practices and experience from previous projects Contribute to business development activities and assist in securing new opportunities for the company Disseminate knowledge and experiences to other team members and supporting the development of the team and team members Qualifications Qualifications B E or B Tech or M E or M Tech in Electrical or Related Field Knowledge skills and experience Wood is looking for a dynamic individual with great communication skills ability to develop strong relationships with internal Project Managers as well as with Customers to solve their techno-economic challenges when designing and constructing a project The ideal candidate will have diverse experience in design construction interconnection and repowering of utility scale renewable energy projects and will be eager to support growing a business with an entrepreneurial spirit and day to day team lead responsibilities operations support management of a high energy and nimble team Minimum of 7 years of relevant technical experience with substation engineering and transmission line design Minimum 3 years experience working with high-voltage systems Prior experience in developing and reviewing equipment specifications and substation design including selection of substation equipment power transformers breakers protection relays etc Familiarity or experience with renewable plant substation design and interconnection in CAISO ERCOT PJM and other regions Working knowledge of NESC NEC ANSI IEEE codes and other relevant industry standards Knowledge of design software and power system engineering software including but not limited to ETAP PSSE PSCAD Eplan AutoCAD CYMCAP WinIGS and CDEGS Experience supporting utility-scale solar and or wind projects Previous experience with High Voltage in North American and familiarity with codes and compliances are required Excellent English written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards best practices and safety regulations In-depth understanding of power system simulations analysis and report preparation Understanding in performing different power system studies short circuit load flow static and dynamic motor starting protection coordination arc flash harmonic studies and grounding studies Ability to prepare high quality concise documents to convey project progress status and financial information to internal and external project stakeholders Excellent communication written and spoken in English with the ability to engage and interface with stakeholders bilingualism or a proficiency in Spanish a strong asset Demonstrated knowledge and application of Electrical Engineering standards best practices and safety regulations Excellent time management and organizational skills A flexible and proactive approach to completing work Willingness for occasional travel up to 20 Personal attributes Intellectually capable can apply maintenance theory in a practical context Pursues continuous development and progression of own skills and knowledge Diligent and dependable in consistent application of established process Professional demeanour with appropriate interpersonal skills Ability to work on own initiative and provide effective trouble shooting Well organized observant good communication skills About Us Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets We provide consulting projects and operations solutions in 60 countries employing around 35 000 people Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following which is a non-exhaustive list race colour age religion gender national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws