Substation Project Lead

WSP is currently initiating a search for a  
** Substation Project Lead
** for our  
** Data Center Initiation Team** . This role can report to any WSP US Office. In this role, you will collaborate with teams across WSP supporting data center initiatives and contribute to a growing organization focused on meeting client objectives and solving challenges.

** This Opportunity*
* This role leads the development of preliminary substation layouts for data center clients, supporting early-stage planning and feasibility assessments. The candidate will collaborate across WSP business lines-including Property & Buildings, Generation, and Earth & Environment-to evaluate site suitability, utility capacity, and infrastructure requirements, helping clients determine whether their projects can meet performance, scalability, and reliability objectives.

The position plays a key role in guiding technical decision-making during project initiation, including equipment selection, system configuration, and overall electrical infrastructure strategy. The candidate will provide informed recommendations to help clients identify optimal, cost-effective solutions aligned with project goals.

In addition, this individual will lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team of professionals, ensuring seamless transition from project initiation into subsequent design and execution phases, while maintaining alignment with client expectations and delivery timelines.

** Your Impact*
* + Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (internal and external) to support project delivery, site evaluation, and infrastructure integration.

+ Support proposal development, including scope definition, technical input, and execution planning for new opportunities.

+ Lead and coordinate technical execution across all project phases, including initiation, concept development, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

+ Interface with clients, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support project coordination and successful delivery.

+ Conduct site visits and field support activities to validate design assumptions, address constructability issues, and resolve technical challenges.

+ Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and quality for assigned substation projects.

+ Perform and oversee detailed design of medium to extra high voltage substations, including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA/communications systems, station layouts, grounding, and lightning protection.

+ Prepare and review design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, elevations, control enclosure details, cable/conduit plans, foundation coordination, yard lighting, and bills of materials.

+ Review and provide technical oversight for electrical studies and calculations, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, protection coordination, AC/DC systems, voltage drop, and insulation coordination.

+ Develop, review, and coordinate equipment specifications, procurement packages, and vendor selection activities.

+ Ensure QA/QC of technical deliverables, verifying accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

+ Coordinate and approve substation design packages, maintaining alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.

+ Lead and mentor engineers and designers, providing technical guidance, oversight, and professional development support.

+ Prepare technical reports, calculations, visualizations, and presentations to communicate design intent, findings, and recommendations.

+ Apply and maintain knowledge of current industry standards, codes, and emerging substation design practices.

+ Uphold responsible and ethical decision-making in alignment with company policies and standards.

+ Perform additional duties as required to support business needs.

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

+ 7 to 10 years of relevant experience delivering substation engineering design deliverables for capital power transmission and distribution projects, with progressive…