Substation Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer – Lake Oswego, OR

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Project Engineer for our Lake Oswego, OR office. This hybrid‑work position provides technical assistance and guidance for multi‑site and multi‑phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects.

Responsibility for research, design, concept development, and construction support of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems across utilities, transportation, building, and government projects. Substantiate reports and documentation on materials, installation, component, and construction specifications, ensuring delivery standards that meet or exceed industry design, safety, and functionality benchmarks.

• Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data on substation components, equipment specifications, procurement packages, and pricing; apply IFR/IRC design and review processes, IEEE/NESC Standards, and NERC regulations.
• Review and advise on third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform advanced electrical engineering tasks, including single‑line, multiple‑line, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, bus arrangement, grounding grid design, and lightning protection in conformity with applicable rules and standards.
• Incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and design requirements with equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, conduit, and trenching strategies.
• Support senior engineers with research and recommendations for components identified in design requirements and field equipment applications.
• Provide technical input on engineering, design, testing, maintenance, and construction procedures and issues.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding potentials, short‑circuit studies, protective device coordination, one‑line diagrams, protective relaying, and substation switchyard layouts.
• Create plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans; update electrical infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Collaborate on cross‑functional teams to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, calculate costs and quantities of materials, labor, and ensure compliance with specifications, permits, and regulatory analysis memos.
• Prepare data visualizations, tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for interpretation or presentation.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with WSP’s standards.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve design and construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in analyzing and interpreting data from field investigations, offering action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level risk mitigation.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.
• Stay current with latest electrical engineering techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on federally, state, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of post‑education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
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