Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation)

WSP in the U.S.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 86,100 - 150,590; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team on a nationwide basis, with preference for Seattle, WA and other major offices. The role focuses on design of substations, power systems, and generation projects, delivering high‑quality engineering solutions.

You will perform calculations, develop plans, review designs, and collaborate with project managers while mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety, QA/QC, and regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5 to 7 years of post-education experience as an electrical engineer for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience with Operations and project controls for reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and permitting.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management including rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Knowledge of engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance, and record-keeping.
• Ability to perform technical computations involving electrical engineering principles and regulatory comparisons.
• Project management experience with small to mid‑level projects, tracking hours and expenses.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations on construction and design aspects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑leadership, attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead junior team members while adhering to QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze transmission and distribution substations, power systems, and protection schemes.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to navigate challenges.
• Lead by example to deliver high‑quality, safe, and functional solutions.
• Develop data and designs for substation components, procurement, and plans.
• Review third‑party design documents and procurement lists.
• Create electrical calculations, loads, grounding, short‑circuit studies, and layouts.
• Incorporate future‑ready techniques and equipment sizing.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level engineers.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

QA/QC

Electrical engineering principles

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

AutoCADD

Job description

Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) – Power & Energy Team

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team. This is a nationwide search; any WSP office will be considered, with preference for the Power Generation focused offices in Seattle, WA; Meridian, ID; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Oradell, NJ; Mount Laurel, NJ; Overland Park, KS. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world‑class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure‑play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, and design transmission and distribution substations, power systems, renewable energy solutions, protection and control systems.
• Partner closely with project managers and leadership to navigate current challenges and future considerations.
• Lead by example in delivering high‑quality, safe, and functional solutions that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Determine methodologies for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data relating to substation components, procurement packages, design processes, and applicable standards.
• Review and advise on third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Perform complex electrical engineering work on single‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, general arrangement, substation layouts, bus arrangements, grounding grids, lightning protection, and related design.
• Incorporate future‑ready techniques, concept development, operating strategies, and equipment sizing and cabling.
• Support senior engineers with research, recommendations, and field equipment applications.
• Provide technical input and guidance on engineering, design, testing, maintenance modifications, and construction procedures.
• Develop electrical calculations for loads, equipment sizing, grounding, short‑circuit studies, protective coordination, and substation layouts.
• Create plans, specifications, cost estimates, safety and phasing plans, and coordinate with owners and other disciplines.
• Prepare data visualizations, reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations.
• Maintain high quality and responsiveness to client requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist in analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of field investigation data.
• Implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements for documentation, training, monitoring, and record retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience working with Operations and project controls for reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and permitting.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge of engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping.
• Ability to perform technical computations involving electrical engineering principles and regulatory comparisons.
• Project management experience with small to mid‑level projects, tracking hours and expenses.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations on construction and design aspects.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self‑leadership, attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in dynamic environment.
• Ability to lead junior team members while adhering to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software (CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCADD), spreadsheets, and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid‑size projects.
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) preferred.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $150,590. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other protected status.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.