Lead Substation Design & Grid Modernization Engineer

WSP

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Senior Project Engineer in Fort Worth, TX. You will provide technical leadership for substation design, HV/MV systems, relay protection, and SCADA integration, driving complex projects from concept to delivery.

Qualified candidates have 12+ years in electrical engineering, a PE license, and strong knowledge of IEEE/NEC/NESC standards, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
  • 12+ years in electrical engineering, substation design, and infrastructure development.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license; multi-state preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of power systems analysis, P&C, grounding, and short circuit studies.
  • Experience with AIS/GIS substations and HV/MV systems.
  • Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to lead teams and manage QA/QC and design reviews.
  • Travel to project sites and client offices as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for substation design, HV/MV systems, and P&C.
  • Lead reviews of drawings, protection schemes, and equipment layouts.
  • Manage large substation and infrastructure projects, budgets, and resources.
  • Support business development and client presentations in the region.
  • Develop proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
  • Mentor staff in substation design and project delivery best practices.
  • Ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to codes in all designs.
  • Collaborate with utilities, EPC firms, OEMs, and regulators.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Substation design
Power systems
Relay protection & control
SCADA integration
P&E knowledge (IEEE/NEC/NESC)
PE License
AutoCAD
MicroStation
Revit
OneLiner (Aspen)
ETAP
SKM PowerTools
Excel modeling

Education

BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD
AutoCAD Electrical
MicroStation
Revit
Aspen OneLiner
ETAP
CAPE
CYME
PSCAD
SKM PowerTools
WinIGS
Inventor

Job description

WSP is seeking a Substation Senior Project Engineer in Fort Worth, TX. You will provide technical leadership for substation design, HV/MV systems, relay protection, and SCADA integration, driving complex projects from concept to delivery.

Qualified candidates have 12+ years in electrical engineering, a PE license, and strong knowledge of IEEE/NEC/NESC standards, with travel as needed.

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