Substation Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Substation Engineer to support our Data Center Initiation Team in San Diego, CA. The following locations will also be considered: Kansas City, KS, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, Houston, TX and St. Louis, MO. This role contributes to early-stage substation planning and design development for data center clients, working collaboratively across business lines to support feasibility, site evaluation, and infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration
• Contribute to proposal development, including technical input and scope definition
• Aid in execution of substation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases
• Collaborate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders for project delivery
• Participate in site visits and field activities to validate design assumptions and resolve issues
• Support development of project schedules, deliverables, and budgets
• Perform substation design tasks including: One-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams, Layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and basic SCADA systems
• Prepare design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, BOMs, and cable/conduit plans
• Support development of equipment specifications and vendor coordination
• Follow QA/QC procedures and verify accuracy of deliverables
• Prepare reports, calculations, and technical documentation
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project leads
• Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and company policies
• 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
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years of substation design experience
• Experience supporting physical or protection & control design
• Understanding of utility substation systems and equipment
• Familiarity with substation design processes and standard
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical documents
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage assignments with moderate supervision
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Prioritizing and managing multiple tasks
• 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 schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• EIT certification; on path to obtain a PE licensure
• Experience supporting multi-discipline projects

Skills

• Substation design
• Site evaluation
• Infrastructure planning
• Technical decision-making
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Project management
• Compliance with codes and standards
• Health and safety

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 (all locations): $78,600 - $135,000

Schedule

Not specified

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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Contact Us

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing how your background and experience align with the requirements and responsibilities outlined above. We look forward to hearing from you!