Senior Distribution Engineer - Power Grid Design Leader

WSP; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Distribution Engineer – Senior Professional in Spring/The Woodlands, TX. You will design medium-voltage distribution systems and produce construction-ready drawings while coordinating with clients and internal teams from design through construction.

You will also develop plans and cost estimates, support safety plans, and mentor entry-level engineers while staying current with electrical engineering practices and standards. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years of post-education electrical engineering experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience with operations and project controls for reporting/proposals.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build, and permitting.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations and interpret plans.
• Project management on small to mid-size projects.
• Ability to inspect and investigate construction/design of facilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse audiences.
• Self-led, detail-oriented, multitasking in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to guide junior team members and maintain QA/QC.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and design software (CAD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Developed problem-solving from data/testing and technical analysis.
• Ability to coordinate with subcontractors and clients, travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed medium voltage distribution designs (120/240V–24.9kV).
• Produce construction-ready drawings using DDS, AUD, AutoCAD, MicroStation.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams; manage design through construction.
• Prepare data visualizations and technical reports for findings.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Support project execution across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Project management

Technical writing

Leadership

Communication skills

QA/QC

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

Job description

WSP is seeking a Distribution Engineer – Senior Professional in Spring/The Woodlands, TX. You will design medium-voltage distribution systems and produce construction-ready drawings while coordinating with clients and internal teams from design through construction.

You will also develop plans and cost estimates, support safety plans, and mentor entry-level engineers while staying current with electrical engineering practices and standards. Travel may be required.