Intermediate Substation Design Engineer

About the Role

Key responsibilities include researching, concept development, calculations, and construction support for transmission and distribution substations, equipment specifications, grounding systems, protection schemes, and associated AC/DC systems. The engineer will generate accurate reports and documentation for design packages and construction specifications, ensuring quality that meets or exceeds industry safety, reliability, and functionality standards. With minimal supervision, the engineer will collect, compile, and analyze data on substation equipment, structures, protection devices, and specifications in line with IEEE, NESC, NERC, and utility standards. They will produce professional electrical engineering work for physical layouts (single‑line, three‑line diagrams, general arrangement, grounding, lightning protection, conduit plans) or protection & control designs (schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, control house design). The role provides technical assistance on equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC system design, and conduit strategies to ensure proper installation and long‑term functionality. The engineer will support senior engineers with research on high‑voltage equipment, power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, relays, and field wiring, and verify site characteristics for engineering, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures. Under minimal supervision, the engineer will develop electrical calculations such as load, equipment and feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding analysis, short‑circuit and coordination reviews, and will write technical reports that summarize findings using sketches, spreadsheets, and engineering software. They will aid technical staff and project managers with risk identification, design concepts, construction support, mitigation, and project improvement activities. Collaboration with cross‑functional teams—including project controls, procurement, document control, and permitting—is required, as is assistance with work‑plan preparation, field investigations, site visits, and construction support. The engineer will complete assigned training, work ethically according to WSP’s Code of Conduct, and perform additional duties as business needs dictate. • Support design and construction of electric utility substations, including physical layouts and protection & control systems. • Perform research, concept development, calculations, and generate detailed design documentation. • Create and review single‑line, three‑line, and general arrangement diagrams, grounding grids, lightning protection, and conduit plans. • Develop protection & control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and control house designs. • Conduct equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC system design, and conduit strategy analyses. • Perform electrical calculations such as load, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, short‑circuit and coordination studies. • Write technical reports and maintain accurate project documentation. • Identify and assess risks, support mitigation efforts, and contribute to design improvements. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (project controls, procurement, permitting, construction) on project execution. • Assist with field investigations, site visits, and construction support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸substation design
• ▸electrical calculations
• ▸diagram development
• ▸equipment sizing
• ▸report writing
• ▸construction support

What You Bring

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 1‑3 years of post‑graduate experience in electrical engineering or substation design. Candidates should have knowledge of substation design practices, relevant codes and standards, infrastructure planning, and construction management, as well as strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Technical competencies required are basic proficiency in technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation. The role also demands a proven safety record, ability to work independently and in teams, and willingness to travel occasionally and work beyond standard hours when needed. Preferred qualifications include Engineer in Training certification and prior substation design experience. WSP USA is a global engineering firm with over 15,000 employees in more than 300 U.S. offices, offering a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement), and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party agencies. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 1‑3 years of substation design experience. • Knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NERC standards and utility‑sector design practices. • Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and basic technical writing and spreadsheet tools. • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in teams. • Preferred: Engineer in Training certification and prior substation design experience. • Must be authorized to work in the United States; no unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Requirements

• ▸ee degree
• ▸substation design
• ▸ieee standards
• ▸autocad
• ▸microstation
• ▸eit certification

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. • Flexible, agile workplace model with opportunities for career growth.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time