Renewables Substation Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

WSP; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Renewables) to join our Renewables team in the Denver/Billings area with hybrid options. You will support interconnection, detailed electrical design, and commissioning for mid-to high-voltage renewables projects.

Candidates should have a power systems focus, experience with substations, and familiarity with protection, SCADA, and utility communications. This role offers a collaborative environment across disciplines within WSP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with power systems emphasis.
• Experience supporting utility substation design projects.
• Experience with IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Experience working on multiple engineering projects concurrently.
• Experience providing construction support and field commissioning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical design for medium- to extra-high-voltage substations and renewable facilities.
• Develop design deliverables: one-line diagrams, relaying schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA systems.
• Support renewable interconnection projects from application through detailed design and construction.
• Assist with proposals, estimates, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Perform electrical engineering calculations and analyses per IEEE/NEC/NESC standards.
• Support protection and control studies, short-circuit analysis, relay settings, arc flash, and NERC tasks.
• Assist with grounding, insulation coordination, EMF, power quality, and motor starting studies.
• Utilize tools like ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, PSCAD, CDEGS, and ATP-EMTP; provide construction support.
• QA/QC reviews of deliverables; collaborate with internal teams, clients, and utility personnel.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Power systems

Renewables

IEEE/ANSI standards

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

ASPEN OneLiner

SKM Power Tools

PSCAD

CDEGS

SEL AcSELerator QuickSet

GE Enervista

ATP-EMTP

Job description

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Electrical Engineer (Renewables) to join our Renewables team in the Denver/Billings area with hybrid options. You will support interconnection, detailed electrical design, and commissioning for mid-to high-voltage renewables projects.

Candidates should have a power systems focus, experience with substations, and familiarity with protection, SCADA, and utility communications. This role offers a collaborative environment across disciplines within WSP.