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
• Coordinate 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 a 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