Senior Substation Project Engineer

Senior Substation Project Engineer – Data Center Initiation Team WSP is seeking a Senior Substation Project Engineer for 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 provides technical leadership for early‑stage substation development and supports strategic decision‑making for large‑scale data center infrastructure projects. In this role, you’ll lead the development of innovative substation designs at the earliest stages of high‑profile data center projects. Your work will directly enable clients to evaluate feasibility, scalability, and long‑term reliability, setting the foundation for successful project delivery. You’ll collaborate across WSP’s diverse business lines to assess site conditions, utility capacity, and system requirements, bringing together the insights needed to turn complex challenges into actionable solutions. As a technical leader, you’ll drive substation configuration, guide critical equipment selection, and define forward‑thinking electrical infrastructure strategies. Beyond design, you’ll play a key role in leading multidisciplinary teams and advancing projects from initial concept through to design handoff. Your Impact Lead multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, infrastructure planning, and integration Support and contribute to proposal strategy, scope, and technical approach Lead execution of technical work during early project phases (initiation through design) Serve as a key interface with clients, utilities, and stakeholders Conduct site visits to validate designs and address constructability challenges Develop and track project scope, schedules, and technical deliverables Perform and oversee substation design, including: Physical design and/or protection & control systems Layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and SCADA integration Review and produce design deliverables (plans, elevations, wiring diagrams, etc.) Provide oversight and review of engineering studies and calculations Support equipment specification, procurement, and vendor evaluation Ensure QA/QC compliance across assigned deliverables Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices and standards Communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering 10+ years of substation design experience Professional Engineer (PE) License Experience leading design packages or acting as technical lead Strong knowledge of substation systems, equipment, and design standards Experience in either physical or P&C design (cross‑discipline exposure preferred) Ability to independently execute and coordinate technical work Strong communication, leadership, and coordination skills Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior staff Proven ability to manage competing priorities Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Engineering Experience serving as technical lead on multi‑discipline projects Data center or large infrastructure project experience Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $119,600 - $213,200 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. #J-18808-Ljbffr