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 analysis, design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for hydroelectric, dam, and water resources infrastructure projects. This role involves supporting projects through all phases of execution, from conceptual studies and detailed engineering to construction, commissioning, and operational support.
The idóneo candidate will have 6 to 9 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, with a strong background in protection and control systems for hydroelectric generation, substations, transmission systems, dams, or other major infrastructure projects. Due to the global nature of the projects and stakeholders, advanced English and French language proficiency is required.

Key Responsibilities

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




Develop protection philosophies, relay settings, protection schemes, and control strategies for power generation and transmission systems.
Prepare engineering studies, technical specifications, single-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay logic documentation.
Perform protection coordination studies, short-circuit studies, arc flash assessments, and system performance evaluations.
Review and verify electrical designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Support the integration of protection and control systems with SCADA, automation, and monitoring systems.
Participate in factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning activities, and system energization.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including electrical, civil, structural, mechanical, hydrotechnical, instrumentati

📌 Protection & Control Engineer – Hydro & Dams (Bogotá)
🏢 WSP en Colombia
📍 Bogotá