WSP

6 months ago

Experienced Substation Design Engineer

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Job Summary

Support the Power & Energy Substation Team by performing professional electrical engineering for transmission and distribution substations, including protection and control systems. Collect and analyze component and equipment data, assist with reviewing third-party designs, and develop engineering calculations and drawings (single-line, three-line, wiring diagrams, layouts, grounding, and lightning protection). Prepare reports and support projects from design and permitting through construction coordination.

Location: Houston, Austin

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

•Collect, compile, and analyze substation component and equipment data to support procurement package development and design review.
•Perform electrical engineering work for single-line, three-line, wiring diagrams, substation layouts and bus arrangements, grounding grid design, and lightning protection.
•Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, feeder sizing, voltage drop, grounding, and power distribution.
•Assist in reviewing third-party design documents and procurement lists, and support construction and permitting documentation.
•Prepare reports and visualizations, maintain quality control standards, and participate in cross-functional project execution.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisabilityLife InsuranceRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
•3 to 5 years of post-education experience in electrical engineering with focus on substation design for power transmission and distribution in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
•Engineer in Training Certification.
•Exposure to operations and project controls for reporting.
•Experience with substation planning, design, and construction management, including greenfield and brownfield design.

Experience:3-5 years

Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Skills:CommunicationSelf-leadershipAttention to detailProblem-solvingEthical decision-making

Certifications:Engineer in Training

Tech Stack:IEEENESCNERCSpreadsheetsTechnical writingOffice automation

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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