Substation Senior Project Engineer

WSP is seeking a Substation Senior Project Engineer for our Fort Worth, Texas office to provide technical and design leadership within our Power & Energy Substations Business Unit.

About the Role

This opportunity involves leading substation electrical engineering projects, ensuring expertise in substation design, high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) systems, relay protection & control (P&C), SCADA integration, and power system studies. You will drive innovation in substation automation, grid modernization, renewable energy interconnections, and transmission & distribution (T&D) systems while ensuring compliance with IEEE, NEC, NESC, OSHA, NFPA, and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in substation design, HV/MV systems, P&C, SCADA, and power delivery (T&D).
• Ensure engineering designs (one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring schematics, protection schemes, equipment layouts) meet IEEE, NEC, NESC, and company standards.
• Lead large-scale substation and infrastructure projects (greenfield/brownfield, AIS/GIS), managing scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Perform engineering reviews of permit applications, design packages, and technical specifications for compliance.
• Drive business development and project execution for electrical infrastructure, T&D, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Lead client presentations, technical proposals, and stakeholder meetings, including scope definition and risk assessment.
• Support long-term strategy and pipeline development for power delivery and electrical engineering services.
• Ensure profitable project performance through margin management, cost control, and schedule adherence.
• Develop and update annual business plans, forecasting models, and tactical initiatives.
• Interface with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, municipalities, and regulatory agencies to address engineering challenges.
• Maintain engineering discipline certifications (PE licensure, NERC compliance) and industry best practices.
• Conduct workforce planning and capability gap analyses to align expertise with grid reliability and resiliency goals.
• Lead engineering discipline meetings, providing updates on technical standards and substation innovations (e.g., digital substations, IEC 61850).
• Serve as a liaison with utility clients, EPC firms, and OEMs.
• Develop and manage proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for substation projects.
• Analyze technical reports and engineering documentation to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structural, protection, commissioning) to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor staff in substation design, P&C, power systems, and project delivery best practices.
• Stay current on emerging technologies (grid modernization, digital substations, BESS, renewable integration, smart grid).
• Exercise ethical decision-making aligned with corporate governance and safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field (Power Systems focus preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in electrical engineering, substation design, and infrastructure development for power generation, T&D, or utility/EPC environments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License (multi-state preferred).
• Proficiency in power systems analysis, relay protection & control (P&C), grounding, short circuit analysis, load flow studies, and coordination studies.
• Experience with AIS/GIS substations, HV/MV systems, bus configurations, transformer sizing, and equipment layout.
• Knowledge of electrical codes (IEEE, NEC, NESC), OSHA/NFPA safety regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations, interpret drawings, and apply sound engineering practices.
• Leadership skills to guide mid- to senior-level staff and ensure QA/QC adherence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with clients, regulators, and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in engineering software: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, Revit, ETAP, CAPE, CYME, PSCAD, SKM PowerTools, WinIGS, Inventor, and Excel-based modeling.
• Commitment to workplace safety, including OSHA standards and job hazard analysis (JHA).
• Willingness to travel to project sites, client offices, and field locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing document reviews, certifications, and discipline-specific deliverables in multi-project environments.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, with over 15,000 employees across 300+ U.S. offices. WSP offers a flexible workplace model and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.