Substation Engineer

Substation Engineer – Data Center Initiation Team San Diego, CA and other locations in Kansas City, Seattle, New York, Portland, Houston, and St. Louis. Position Summary WSP seeks a Substation Engineer to support our Data Center Initiation Team in various North American locations. This role contributes to early‑stage substation planning and design, working collaboratively across business lines to support feasibility, site evaluation, and infrastructure planning. Key Responsibilities Support multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration Contribute to proposal development, including technical input and scope definition Assist in execution of substation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders for project delivery Participate in site visits and field activities to validate design assumptions and resolve issues Support development of project schedules, deliverables, and budgets Perform substation design tasks including: One‑line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams Layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and basic SCADA systems Prepare design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, BOMs, and cable/conduit plans Support development of equipment specifications and vendor coordination Follow QA/QC procedures and verify accuracy of deliverables Prepare reports, calculations, and technical documentation Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project leads Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and company policies Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company 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 3+ years of substation design experience Experience supporting physical or protection & control design Understanding of utility substation systems and equipment Familiarity with substation design processes and standards Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical documents Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to manage assignments with moderate supervision Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and attention to detail 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 Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Engineering EIT certification or on‑path to obtain a PE licensure Experience supporting multi‑discipline projects Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $78,600 – $135,000. WSP reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation. Equal Opportunity Employment WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr