Lead Substation Project Engineer

Overview

WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will be located in Boise, ;
Honolulu, HI; or Huntsville, AL, though remote candidates will be considered. The Federal Power and Energy Team focuses on mission critical facilities and energy infrastructure projects for the Department of Defense (DOD). This role will lead the engineering efforts for substation projects across the US and internationally. Substation projects within the context of the DOD are typically 115kV, open air and GIS, and below projects, with most substations operating as metal clad switch gear and control enclosures operating  project engineer will take a key role in performing or leading the engineering efforts for the substation design including site/civil, grounding, electrical considerations, SCADA, protection/relaying, lighting, and any climate control requirements.

This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and projects.

Your Impact The Lead Substation Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Department Manager (DM) in achieving department goals, maintaining high-quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.

• Project Management & Client Relations
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects.
  • Support DM with the management of relationships with NAVFAC and USACE.
  • Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
  • Support project reporting and proposal development.
  • Contribute to substation equipment specifications.
  • Occasional travel and site visits.
• Technical Design & Execution
  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high voltage substations, including:
  • One-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.
  • SCADA and Communications.
  • Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details.
  • Cable and conduit plans and details.
  • Ground grid, foundations, and structural plans and details.
  • Lightning protection and yard lighting plans.
  • Bills of Materials.
• Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop).
• Specify and select substation equipment.
• Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination.

• Support the mentorship and training of other team members.
• Adhere to client standards and processes, including NAVFAC/USACE processes and UFC conformance.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations.
• Professional Engineering license (PE).
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.
• Experience in 15kV through 115kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI and UFC standards.
• Direct experience working as a consultant on DOD projects.
• Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently.
• Demonstrates competence and knowledge in adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.
• Well-defined knowledge of engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations applying electrical engineering principles, interpret plans and specifications, and compare to applicable regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-led with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance to junior team members with QA/QC adherence.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office software, design tools (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD…