Electrical Engineer, Power & Substations

WSP Global Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Meridian, ID, with Seattle, WA as a consideration.

You will lead design efforts for transmission, substations, and power systems across multi-site projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient solutions. The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on experience, an Engineer in Training certification, and strong collaboration with project managers to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience working with Operations and project controls for reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including involvement in rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Knowledge of electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and interpretation of plans and specifications with regulatory alignment.
• Project management experience with small to mid-size projects including tracking hours and expenses.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and design transmission and distribution substations, power systems, and protection and control systems.
• Lead by example delivering high-quality, safe, and functional solutions meeting industry standards.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, sizing, short circuit studies, and protective device coordination.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates; update infrastructure layouts coordinating with owners and clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute projects across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Prepare data visualizations and technical reports for presentations and decision-making.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Assist in field investigations and data interpretation for risk mitigation actions.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Communication

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

CAD Software

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Meridian, ID, with Seattle, WA as a consideration.

You will lead design efforts for transmission, substations, and power systems across multi-site projects, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient solutions. The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on experience, an Engineer in Training certification, and strong collaboration with project managers to deliver on time and within budget.