Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Design & Compliance

WSP Global Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

WSP USA Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing team delivering substation and power system design across multiple U.S. locations.

While Arlington, VA is preferred, Pittsburgh, NY, San Antonio, Huntsville, Denver, San Diego, Tacoma, and Meridian are also considered. Join a company committed to helping clients achieve their objectives. You will collect and analyze data, review design documents, create wiring diagrams and layouts, and ensure compliance with IEEE,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer delivering design for capital projects.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• US citizenship is required due to client requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government Secret/Top Secret clearance is required.
• Experience working with operations and project controls for reporting and proposal development.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build, and permitting considerations.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data for substation components and procurement packages.
• Review third‑party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans.
• Design single line and three‑line diagrams, general arrangement, substation layout, and grounding/lighting protection.
• Incorporate future-ready techniques and equipment sizing in designs while ensuring safety and functionality.
• Support senior engineers with research on components and field equipment applications.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and company policies.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

PE registration

US citizenship

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP USA Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join a growing team delivering substation and power system design across multiple U.S. locations.

While Arlington, VA is preferred, Pittsburgh, NY, San Antonio, Huntsville, Denver, San Diego, Tacoma, and Meridian are also considered. Join a company committed to helping clients achieve their objectives. You will collect and analyze data, review design documents, create wiring diagrams and layouts, and ensure compliance with IEEE,