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Experienced Substation Physical Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead substation physical design efforts for power transmission and distribution projects, focusing on layouts, grounding and lightning protection, and construction documentation. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop single‑ and three‑line diagrams, equipment layouts, and material quantities, ensuring compliance with IEEE/ANSI/NESC standards and project requirements across utility, industrial, and commercial environments.

Location: Atlanta

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

•Collect, compile, and analyze data related to substation equipment, materials, and systems, including development of procurement packages, equipment specifications, and pricing support, while applying applicable IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and utility standards.
•Assist in reviewing internal and third‑party substation design drawings, technical documents, vendor submittals, and project plans.
•Perform professional electrical engineering work supporting substation physical design, including development and review of single‑line and three‑line diagrams, general arrangements, substation layouts, bus arrangements, grounding grids, and lightning protection systems.
•Collaborate with cross‑functional teams of engineers, designers, and construction professionals to execute project work, support installation layouts, develop material quantities, and ensure work complies with specifications and design requirements.
•Provide technical design support related to site conditions, constructability considerations, and coordination with civil, structural, and other disciplines.

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
•3 to 5 years of relevant post‑education experience in an electrical engineering role performing substation physical design for power transmission and distribution projects, preferably in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship (including H‑1B, OPT, CPT, or other employment‑based visas).
•Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Demonstrated experience supporting substation physical design deliverables such as general arrangements, layouts, grounding systems, lightning protection, and equipment installation details.

Experience:3-5 yearsPower & energySubstationElectrical Engineering

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Certifications:Engineer in Training Certification

Languages:English

Tech Stack:AutoCADMicroStationAspenCAPEETAPIEEEANSINESC

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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