Data Center Substation Engineer — High-Impact Power

WSP in the U.S.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 78,600 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Substation Engineer to support our Data Center Infrastructure Team in San Diego, CA, with consideration of Kansas City, Seattle, New York, Portland, Houston, and St. Louis.

In this role you will help design electrical infrastructure for large-scale data centers, deliver substations, and coordinate across disciplines, utilities, and vendors to advance planning, design, and construction of critical power facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of substation design experience.
• Experience supporting physical or protection & control design.
• Understanding of utility substation systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with substation design processes and standards.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and interpret technical documents.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage assignments with moderate supervision.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration.
• Contribute to proposal development with technical input and scope definition.
• Assist in execution of substation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction.
• Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders for project delivery.
• Participate in site visits and field activities to validate design assumptions.
• Prepare design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, BOMs, and cable/conduit plans.
• Follow QA/QC procedures and verify deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and company policies.

Skills

Substation design

Protection & control

Engineering calculations

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Substation Engineer to support our Data Center Infrastructure Team in San Diego, CA, with consideration of Kansas City, Seattle, New York, Portland, Houston, and St. Louis.

In this role you will help design electrical infrastructure for large-scale data centers, deliver substations, and coordinate across disciplines, utilities, and vendors to advance planning, design, and construction of critical power facilities.