Lead Substation Project Engineer

About the role

The Lead Substation Project Engineer position is available in Boise, ID, with potential for consideration in Hailey, ID; Billings, MT; and Lakewood, CO. This role involves technical assistance and guidance for multi-site and multi-phase substation projects, including design, development, and construction of utility-scale transmission and distribution infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support the Area Lead/Department Manager in achieving department goals, maintaining high-quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.
• Manage relationships with alliance and key utility clients, including coordination, communication, and technical support.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, quality, and deliverables for assigned substation projects.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, exhibits, and presentations to communicate design intent, findings, and recommendations to internal teams and clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams on proposal pursuits, project execution strategies, and business development opportunities.
• Participate in occasional travel and site visits in support of project execution, construction activities, and client needs.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience providing substation design deliverables for utility-scale transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience in medium- to high-voltage substation design (15kV through 230kV) and application of IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Demonstrated experience acting as the lead electrical engineer on multiple substation projects occurring concurrently.
• Well-defined knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills when interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic project environment.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office tools, and electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, or similar platforms.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while providing technical leadership and guidance to junior team members with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7+ years of substation design experience.

Skills

• Advanced electrical engineering techniques across project phases including concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Technical leadership and oversight across multiple concurrent substation projects, ensuring consistency in quality, execution, and client expectations.
• Mentorship and technical review of engineers and designers.
• Review of electrical studies and calculations including load flow, short circuit, grounding, protective device coordination, AC/DC systems, lightning analysis, and voltage drop.
• Equipment specification and technical procurement document preparation.
• Collaboration with internal teams on proposal pursuits, project execution strategies, and business development opportunities.
• Continuous learning and adaptation to evolving substation design practices, technologies, and applicable codes and standards.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $110,700 - $164,450

Schedule

On-site, hybrid, or remote work arrangement, depending on candidate location, experience, and business needs.

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.