Substation Engineering

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.

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