Substation Project Engineer

WSP
Denver
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Self-leadership","Attention to detail","Critical thinking","Problem-solving"]

Provide electrical engineering support for transmission and distribution substation projects for utilities and public/private sector clients. Assist with due diligence, investigation, permitting, design, development, and construction, including protection and control systems. Collect and analyze component and equipment data for procurement packages, review third-party designs, and produce technical calculations, reports, sketches, and visualizations. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and support H&S planning and compliance documentation.

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Substation Project Engineer

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Job Summary

Provide electrical engineering support for transmission and distribution substation projects for utilities and public/private sector clients. Assist with due diligence, investigation, permitting, design, development, and construction, including protection and control systems. Collect and analyze component and equipment data for procurement packages, review third-party designs, and produce technical calculations, reports, sketches, and visualizations. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and support H&S planning and compliance documentation.
Location: Denver
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical assistance and guidance across due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction for substation projects.
  • •Collect, compile, and analyze substation component and equipment data to support procurement package development and pricing, including IFR/IRC design and review processes.
  • •Perform electrical engineering design work such as single-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, substation and bus layout, grounding grid, and lightning protection in line with standards and permits.
  • •Support design future-ready techniques and concept development, including equipment sizing, cabling, AC/DC panel design, and conduit and trenching strategies for safety and functionality.
  • •Develop electrical calculations and prepare technical documentation and visualizations (tables, charts, sketches, reports) to support interpretation and presentation of findings.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement SavingsPaid LeavePaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • •3 to 5 years of post-education experience designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial/commercial environments.
  • •Engineer in Training certification.
  • •Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and permitting/project work, including applicable codes, regulations, compliance, and record-keeping.
  • •Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, math/spreadsheets, and discipline-specific design software (e.g., CADD; AutoCADD electrical).
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationSelf-leadershipAttention to detailCritical thinkingProblem-solving
Certifications:Engineer in Training (EIT)
Tech Stack:CADDAspenCAPEETAPAutoCADD electricalSpreadsheetsPredictive modelsIEEENESCNERC

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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