Lead Electrical Engineer – Power & Substation Design

WSP in the U.S.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 98,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Meridian, ID seeks a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineering to join our Power & Energy team. You will guide the design of electrical infrastructure for transmission and distribution projects, including substations, breakers, and protection systems, while coordinating with clients and cross-functional teams.

You will supervise mid-level and senior engineers, prepare technical reports, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering field.
• 7–10 years post-education experience in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Professional engineer license required.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure design and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews and coordinate electrical infrastructure plans.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining findings.
• Ensure safety, QA/QC and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Stay current with electrical engineering practices.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

WIN IGS

Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP USA in Meridian, ID seeks a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineering to join our Power & Energy team. You will guide the design of electrical infrastructure for transmission and distribution projects, including substations, breakers, and protection systems, while coordinating with clients and cross-functional teams.

You will supervise mid-level and senior engineers, prepare technical reports, manage project schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards.