Lead Substation Engineer – Federal Projects

WSP in the U.S.; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 119,600 - 213,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to spearhead engineering efforts across complex substation projects within the Department of Defense (DOD). This role requires significant leadership in managing project execution, reviewing design documents, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, and generous paid leave policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with power distribution systems.
• Experience in DOD projects as a senior electrical expert.
• License as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage substation engineering efforts across multiple projects.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers in project execution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Technical writing

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

MicroStation

SKM PTW

ETAP

Job description

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to spearhead engineering efforts across complex substation projects within the Department of Defense (DOD). This role requires significant leadership in managing project execution, reviewing design documents, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and over 10 years of relevant experience, working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, and generous paid leave policies.