Substation Engineer

WSP’s Federal Power and Energy Team is initiating a search for a Substation Engineer in Pensacola, FL. The role supports 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  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 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.

The Substation Engineer is responsible for supporting the Department Manager in achieving department goals, maintaining high‑quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.

• Adhere to project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects.
• Support DM with 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.

• Perform detailed design of medium to high voltage substations, including one-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.
• Develop SCADA and communications plans.
• Prepare station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details.
• Create cable and conduit plans and details.
• Design ground grid, foundations, and structural plans and details.
• Plan lightning protection and yard lighting.
• Prepare 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.
• Adhere to client standards and processes, including NAVFAC/USACE procedures and Unified Facility Criteria (UFC).
• Demonstrate 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.
• 5+ years of relevant post‑education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substations.
• Mandatory US citizenship.
• Experience in 15kV through 115kV substation design and comprehension of 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.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Must perform technical computations and calculations involving electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to appropriate regulations.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Self‑leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization 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.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software (e.g., Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to apply technical knowledge…