Lead Substation Electrical Engineer for Federal Projects

WSP USA

Huntsville (AL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 213,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Retirement savings
Paid time off
Parental leave
Bereavement/Voting leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to drive design on projects across the US and internationally. This role will require strong leadership, technical depth in substation design, and collaboration with a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in medium voltage substations, PE licensure, and experience with DoD projects, UFCs, NEC, and IEEE standards. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible workplace.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • PE license preferred for senior design leadership.
  • 10+ years in electrical engineering for medium voltage/substations.
  • US citizenship due to client requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering for substation projects across the US and internationally.
  • Develop and review electrical designs, single lines, grounding, protection/relaying, and lighting.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
  • Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.
  • Coordinate with owners, disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.

Skills

Electrical engineering
Project leadership
Mentoring
Communication
Team coordination
Technical writing

Education

Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Electrical Engineering
PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
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SKM PTW
ETAP

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to drive design on projects across the US and internationally. This role will require strong leadership, technical depth in substation design, and collaboration with a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in medium voltage substations, PE licensure, and experience with DoD projects, UFCs, NEC, and IEEE standards. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible workplace.

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