Lead Substation Engineer; P&C or Physical

Position: Lead Substation Engineer (P&C or Physical)
** This Opportunity*
* WSP is currently initiating a search for a  
** Lead Substation Engineer (P&C or Physical)
** for our  
** Ft Mill, SC
** 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. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster collaboration and mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with proven experience.

** Your Impact*
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** Technical Leadership & Engineering Delivery*
* + Provide advanced technical leadership and independent judgment for the design, development, and construction of medium to extrahighvoltage substation projects, specializing in physical and/or protection & controls (P&C) engineering for 15kV-345kV substations (required) and up to 500kV (preferred).

+ Lead and perform complex electrical engineering design work for substation physical systems (general arrangement, bus configuration, grounding, lightning protection) and/or P&C systems (one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay settings).

+ Direct and review detailed design deliverables prepared by others, ensuring technical accuracy, constructability, safety, and compliance with project requirements and applicable standards.

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** Design Development & Technical Expertise*
* + Develop and review substation engineering deliverables including:

+ One-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA and communications designs

+ Conduit, trenching, and cable sizing/routing

+ Substation physical layouts and elevations

+ AC/DC panel designs and associated equipment layouts

+ Develop equipment specifications and procurement documentation; participate in equipment evaluation, selection, and technical alignment with project needs.

+ Perform and oversee electrical calculations, including load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, lighting, feeder and equipment sizing, and power distribution studies.

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** Standards, Reviews & Quality*
* + Apply and interpret IEEE, NESC, and NERC standards and utility requirements throughout design development, reviews, and construction support.

+ Lead or perform reviews of third-party design documents, procurement lists, and construction packages for both physical and P&C scopes.

+ Maintain and enforce QA/QC standards to ensure accurate calculations, drawings, technical documentation, and reporting.

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** Project Execution & Collaboration*
* + Work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to execute projects, resolve complex technical challenges, and ensure compliance with specifications, permits, and regulatory requirements.

+ Support project planning activities including scope definition, technical input for proposals, cost estimating, and development of work plans for small to large scale projects.

+ Conduct and interpret engineering studies, field investigations, and surveys to support design decisions, risk mitigation strategies, and future infrastructure needs.

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** Mentorship, Knowledge Sharing & Innovation*
* + Serve as a technical resource and mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, providing guidance on design approaches, standards application, and problem solving.

+ Contribute to internal knowledge sharing initiatives such as technical presentations, lunch and learns, book audits, and lessons learned efforts.

+ Incorporate future ready and innovative design strategies that enhance safety, reliability, constructability, and operational performance.

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** Construction & Field Support*
* + Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing activities, including resolution of field issues and design modifications.

+ Verify site conditions and coordinate engineering responses to construction constraints, equipment interfaces, and operational requirements.

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** Health, Safety & Professional Practice*
* + Contribute to the development and implementation of sites pecific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

+ Exercise sound professional judgment and ethical decision-making in accordance with WSP's Code of Conduct and corporate policies.

+ Perform additional responsibilities consistent with the role and business needs.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

+ 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in transmission and distribution substations with a focus on protection and controls at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.

+ Exposure to operations and project controls experience for purposes of reporting.

+ Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

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Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.

+ Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical…