Substation Area Lead

WSP • Overland Park, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is initiating an internal search for a Substation Area Lead for their Overland Park, KS office. The Area Lead will report to the Substation Department Manager and will manage a team of designers and engineers, in addition to current and future project responsibilities. This role involves contributing to projects within the Substation Team and being part of a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges. The Area Lead shares responsibility with the Department Manager and other Area Leads for managing the department's day-to-day activities to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and culture. The individual is expected to support the Department Manager in achieving the department's business plan goals, maintaining WSP’s high-quality standards, promoting internal teamwork, and meeting client needs. This position also assists in developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships within the region. WSP has global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management, enhanced by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have also joined WSP, deepening their power practice and expanding energy advisory and intelligent grid services. They are partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7 - 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substation projects.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrable leadership experience of substation project/client teams.
• Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience in substation design.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) and/or proven related substation design experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Department Manager, communicating regularly through weekly touchpoints and monthly reporting.
• Perform or assist in managing financial and technical aspects of Substation team performance, including timecard approvals, weekly and monthly resource planning, and support for annual business plans.
• Support or participate in appraisals, salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, and department involvement in Regional and Business Unit Initiatives.
• Support proposal development, construction cost estimates, project scheduling, and project budgeting.
• Contribute to proposals, project design book audits, lunch‑and‑learns, mentorship efforts, and QA/QC activities.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra‑high‑voltage substations.
• Prepare one‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA designs, and communications designs.
• Develop conduit and cable sizing/routing and prepare substation physical layouts and elevations.
• Develop substation equipment specifications and participate in the selection/specification of substation equipment.
• Perform facility studies and related technical evaluations.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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