Remote Substation Design Engineer for Power Systems

WSP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Design Engineer for our Richmond, VA office. Successful candidates may work from a mutually acceptable remote location within the United States.

You will be involved in the design of transmission and distribution substations, protection and control systems, and related reports, in a growing organization that delivers high-quality, compliant engineering solutions across utilities and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of post-education experience designing power transmission and distribution systems in utility or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build processes, and permitting/work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data relating to substation components and equipment specifications for procurement and pricing.
• Review third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Design electrical systems including single line and three line diagrams, substation layout, grounding, and protection schemes in conformance with standards.
• Incorporate future-ready techniques and design requirements for sizing, cabling, and panel design.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and illustrations for data interpretation and presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute project work and manage costs and quantities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Project multitasking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CADD / AutoCAD electrical

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

Job description

WSP is seeking a Substation Design Engineer for our Richmond, VA office. Successful candidates may work from a mutually acceptable remote location within the United States.

You will be involved in the design of transmission and distribution substations, protection and control systems, and related reports, in a growing organization that delivers high-quality, compliant engineering solutions across utilities and infrastructure sectors.