Senior Substation Electrical Engineer - Design & Field

WSP; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer for our Ft. Worth, TX office to support planning, design and construction of utility substations.

You will prepare drawings, calculations, and specifications while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Join a team that collaborates across disciplines, reviews third-party deliverables, and advances project goals from concept to IFC/As‑Built stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of post-education experience supporting design of utility substation projects.
• Knowledge of IEEE/NESC standards and utility/client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for planning, design, and construction support of substations.
• Prepare one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams and cable schedules.
• Develop GA drawings, substation layouts, bus arrangements, and equipment layouts.
• Coordinate with civil/structural and other disciplines for integration of designs.
• Develop grounding grids and lightning protection in line with standards.
• Conduct site walkdowns and field verifications; respond to RFIs.
• Produce design narratives, calculation packages, and engineering reports.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Substation Design

IEEE/NESC Standards

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Protection & Control

Project Coordination

Field Verification

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Inventor

Job description

WSP is seeking an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer for our Ft. Worth, TX office to support planning, design and construction of utility substations.

You will prepare drawings, calculations, and specifications while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Join a team that collaborates across disciplines, reviews third-party deliverables, and advances project goals from concept to IFC/As‑Built stages.