Protection & Control Engineer – Hydro & Dams

Position Summary

WSP is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer – Hydro & Dams to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, implementation, and commissioning of protection and control systems for hydroelectric, dam, and water resources infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have 6 to 9 years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly in protection and control systems for hydroelectric generation, substations, transmission systems, and major infrastructure projects. Due to the general nature of our projects, advanced English and French proficiency is required.

Key Responsibilities

Design protection and control systems for hydroelectric facilities, dams, substations, switchyards, and related electrical infrastructure.

Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, protection schemes, and control strategies.

Prepare engineering studies, technical specifications, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.

Perform short-circuit,



protection coordination, load flow, and arc flash studies.

Support integration with SCADA, automation, and monitoring systems.

Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, testing, and energization activities.

Review vendor documentation and provide technical guidance on protection and control equipment.

Support dam safety initiatives and hydropower modernization projects.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, mechanical, hydrotechnical, instrumentation, and automation specialists.

Prepare technical reports, calculations, and project deliverables.

Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, proposal development, and risk management.

Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and stakeholders in English and French.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

📌 Protection & Control Engineer - Hydro & Dams (Bogotá)
🏢 Wsp Colombia
📍 Bogotá