WSP

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Senior Lead Substation Project Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead electrical engineering projects for substations, including design, permitting, and construction across multiple sites, coordinating with PMs and stakeholders to ensure code-compliant, safe, and cost-effective solutions. Oversees complex design work, develops construction plans and budgets, and mentors junior staff while advancing future-ready electrical technologies.

Location: Boise, Billings, Salt Lake City

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Provide oversight on data collection and analysis from sites, surveys, GIS data, and equipment specifications to support design and procurement packages
•Coordinate, review, and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid-level and complex projects to ensure code compliance
•Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques to improve infrastructure design across project phases (concept to operation)
•Perform investigations and inspections of site conditions, layouts, grounding, and protection systems to ensure compliance with regulations
•Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; coordinate with owners, disciplines, and clients

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 119,600 - 213,200 annually

Perks:MedicalDentalVisionDisabilityLifeRetirementPaid LeaveParental LeaveBereavement

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
•10+ years of relevant post-education experience in electrical engineering for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution
•Engineer license (multi-state preferred)
•Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, regulations, and design for infrastructure projects
•Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines

Experience:10+ yearsPowerSubstationElectric utilities

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:CADAspenCAPEETAPWIN IGSInventorAutoCAD electrical

Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)

Certifications:PE

Languages:English

Tech Stack:CADAspenCAPEETAPWIN IGSInventorAutoCAD electrical

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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