Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer for our Billings, MT office. Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

This Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance to support the planning, design, and construction support of utility transmission and distribution substations. The role supports the research, design, concept development, and delivery of substation physical design and/or protection and control (P&C) design packages, including drawings, calculations, and technical specifications, based on project needs and individual experience. Work may include medium‑ and high‑voltage substations for regulated utility clients.

This position produces accurate and concise documentation related to substation equipment, materials, construction, and installation requirements, ensuring work is delivered in accordance with applicable industry codes, standards, safety requirements, and project‑specific objectives.

Your Impact

* Collect, compile, and analyze data related to substation equipment selection, equipment specifications, and utility standards in support of procurement package development, pricing, and IFR/IFC/As‑Built design and review processes.

* Apply applicable IEEE, NESC, and utility/client standards throughout the design process.

* Perform professional electrical engineering work supporting substation physical design and/or protection and control (P&C) design, including preparation and review of one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.

* Support development of general arrangement (GA) drawings, substation layouts, bus arrangements, and equipment arrangements in coordination with civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines.

* Develop and/or support the design of grounding grid systems and lightning protection in conformance with applicable standards and project requirements.

* Participate in concept development and detailed design for equipment sizing and cabling, AC/DC systems (battery and charger), control house and panel layouts, raceway systems (conduit and cable tray), and trenching layouts, with emphasis on safety, constructability, and operational functionality.

* Support senior engineers with research and recommendations on substation components and equipment applications, including manufacturer data review and coordination with vendors.

* Conduct site walkdowns and field verification as needed; provide technical support for design questions, construction issues, and field clarifications (RFIs).

* Develop electrical calculations including station service and load calculations, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, lighting calculations, and other project‑specific design analyses.

* Prepare technical documentation and deliverables including design narratives, calculation packages, sketches, and engineering reports for internal review and client submission.

* Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise design deliverables; participate in internal design reviews and QA/QC processes.

* Work independently or as part of a cross‑functional team to execute project work, including drawing coordination, quantity takeoffs, and ensuring design work conforms with specifications, applicable codes and standards, and project documentation requirements.

* Assist with the development and scoping of small‑ to medium‑sized substation projects, including identifying key deliverables, assumptions, and design constraints.

* Conduct engineering studies and design reviews to address substation design challenges, support technical decision‑making, and address future system needs.

* Collaborate with other engineers, disciplines, clients, utilities, and project stakeholders on electrical utility substation projects.

* 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…