Senior Substation Electrical Engineer (Hybrid, 15kV-345kV)

WSP Global Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer (Physical and/or Protection & Controls) to join our Power Delivery Substation Team in Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, and Overland Park offices. A hybrid or in-office setup is preferred, with remote work considered for qualified candidates.

You will design and analyze substations from 15kV to 345kV, support due diligence through construction, prepare technical reports, and collaborate across disciplines to meet safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of post-education experience in electrical engineering for transmission and distribution systems.
• Engineer in Training Certification (EIT).
• Exposure to project controls and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical design and guidance for high-voltage substation projects (15kV–345kV, up to 500kV preferred).
• Analyze data, procurements, IFR/IRC design and NERC/IEEE standards compliance.
• Prepare electrical layouts, schematics, and protection system drawings.
• Develop calculations for loads, voltage drop, grounding, and lighting.

Skills

Substation design

Protection & controls

Electrical design

High voltage

AutoCAD Electrical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

Job description

WSP USA seeks an Experienced Substation Electrical Engineer (Physical and/or Protection & Controls) to join our Power Delivery Substation Team in Houston, Austin, Fort Worth, and Overland Park offices. A hybrid or in-office setup is preferred, with remote work considered for qualified candidates.

You will design and analyze substations from 15kV to 345kV, support due diligence through construction, prepare technical reports, and collaborate across disciplines to meet safety and regulatory