Lead Substation Project Engineer

Lead Substation Project Engineer

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WSP Federal Power and Energy Team is searching for a Lead Substation Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will be located in Boise, Idaho;
Honolulu, Hawaii; or Huntsville, Alabama, though remote candidates will be considered. The 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 ’s expected the project engineer will take a key role in performing or leading the engineering efforts for the substation design: site/civil, grounding, electrical considerations, SCADA, protection/relaying, lighting, and any climate control requirements.

As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex substation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects.
• Support DM with managing 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.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high voltage substations, including one-line, schematic, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications, station layout, sections/elevations, control enclosure details, cable and conduit plans, ground grid, foundations, structural plans, lightning protection, yard lighting, and bills of materials.
• Perform substation studies and calculations (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.
• Understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team (NAVFAC/USACE processes, UFC).
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, track and organize many tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.

• 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).
• 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 comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.
• Well‑defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Well‑developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high‑level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
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