Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP • Spring, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer (Physical and/or Protection & Controls) to join its Power Delivery Substation Team. The role supports utility, industrial, and commercial-scale projects across public and private sectors, including transmission and distribution substations, power distribution and regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems. A hybrid or in-office setup is preferred to support collaboration and mentorship; remote work may be considered for candidates with proven experience.

The engineer provides technical assistance and guidance for substation design, development, and construction, with a focus on physical and/or protection and controls engineering. The work covers substations from 15kV to 345kV, with experience up to 500kV preferred. Responsibilities include developing designs and calculations, reviewing design and procurement materials, supporting field and construction activities, and preparing technical documentation while meeting industry standards for quality, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Exposure to operations and project-controls experience for reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project work.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software such as CADD, Aspen, CAPE, or ETAP, and AutoCADD Electrical.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply technical knowledge, interpret testing results and data, perform statistical analysis, and determine effective, economical, and logical solutions.
• Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with substation design from 345kV up to 500kV.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guidance for the design, development, and construction of high-voltage substation projects, focusing on physical and/or protection and controls engineering.
• Collect, compile, and analyze substation component and equipment data for procurement packages, pricing, design reviews, and applicable standards and regulations.
• Review third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Design substation physical layouts, including general arrangements, bus arrangements, grounding grids, and lightning protection, and/or protection and control systems, including single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
• Incorporate design requirements and operating strategies into equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching strategies.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations concerning design components, field equipment applications, and operations.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment and feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, lighting circuits and controls, facilities and electrical service, and power distribution.
• Prepare tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations to present data, findings, and analyses.
• Maintain quality-control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Work independently or with cross-functional teams to execute projects, lay out installations, calculate costs and material, equipment, and labor quantities, and ensure work conforms to specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and technical analyses.
• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations describing research and findings related to electrical engineering and design issues.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to investigate design and construction problems and plan for future needs.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting field investigation data and developing action plans for low- to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Collaborate with engineers and other disciplines on infrastructure projects funded by Federal, State, regional, and local authorities.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company resources and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level