Hybrid Substation Project Engineer: Lead Power Designs

WSP in the U.S.; Lake Oswego (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Project Engineer in Lake Oswego, OR to join our Power & Energy Substation Team. This hybrid role involves design, analysis, and project coordination across multi-site substations, with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will contribute to electrical design, calculations, and construction support for utilities and industrial projects, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5–7 years of post-education experience.
• Engineer-in-Training or equivalent certification.
• Experience with design, permitting, and construction for large capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and building code compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review single-line and three-line diagrams, layouts, and grounding designs for substations.
• Provide technical guidance for data collection, component specs, and procurement package development.
• Prepare electrical calculations, protective device coordination, and switchyard layouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design, safety, and QA/QC requirements are met.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

IEEE/NERC regs

CADD Electrical

Project management

Technical writing

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen

CAPE

Job description

WSP is seeking a Substation Project Engineer in Lake Oswego, OR to join our Power & Energy Substation Team. This hybrid role involves design, analysis, and project coordination across multi-site substations, with emphasis on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will contribute to electrical design, calculations, and construction support for utilities and industrial projects, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with clients and regulators.