Senior Substation Field Engineer

WSP; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Field Engineer (Senior Professional/Senior Engineer) for its offices in Amarillo, Lubbock, Denver, and Minneapolis. You will provide technical guidance on transmission/substation projects, lead field engineering activities, and mentor staff across multiple concurrent projects.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and client satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates bring 5–7 years of electrical engineering experience, EIT certification, and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years post-education experience as an electrical engineer on large capital projects.
• Experience with operations and project controls for reporting and proposals.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, design/build, and permitting.
• Experience in infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
• Knowledge of electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance.
• Ability to perform technical computations and interpret plans and specs.
• Project management experience for small to mid-size projects.
• Ability to lead inspections and coordinate with field personnel.
• Strong written and verbal communication for engineering audiences.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and adhere to QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance and guidance for multi-site due diligence, design, development, and construction of substations and related facilities.
• Lead complex engineering assignments and develop new techniques, procedures, and materials.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on projects and contracts.
• Provide field engineering leadership for installation, testing, inspections, and commissioning.
• Develop and review technical deliverables including designs, calculations, and reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Essential Professional Licensure/Certification

HAZWOPER (40-hour OSHA) Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen

ETAP

CAPE

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Field Engineer (Senior Professional/Senior Engineer) for our client's primary offices in Amarillo, Texas, Lubbock, Texas, Denver, Colorado, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.

This Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects in the public and private sector. Routinely assist with the research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, as well as protection and control systems in a wide variety of contexts (utilities, transportation, building, and Federal, State, and local government projects). Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, component, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Apply extensive technical expertise and full knowledge of related engineering disciplines, serving as a technical authority and trusted advisor for facilities, equipment, and program functions.
• Lead complex and innovative engineering assignments requiring the development and implementation of new or improved techniques, procedures, materials, equipment, and methods.
• Represent the organization as the prime technical contact on projects and contracts, coordinating with senior internal and external stakeholders while operating with a high degree of autonomy and setting technical objectives.
• Provide technical leadership by assigning, directing, mentoring, and reviewing the work of engineers, technicians, craft personnel, and support staff across multiple projects or major project components.
• Lead and support projects of moderate to large size, scope, and complexity, ensuring alignment with engineering standards, technical principles, and organizational requirements.
• Develop, review, and approve technical deliverables including designs, calculations, testing plans, specifications, reports, bid documents, and engineering standards.
• Provide field engineering leadership and oversight for installation, testing, inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution activities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Conduct advanced technical research, analysis, and evaluations to support design decisions, equipment selection, system performance, and field applications.
• Verify site conditions and lead resolution of complex engineering, construction, and operational issues encountered during project execution.
• Represent the organization in bid and proposal processes by preparing technical content, conducting evaluations, and providing recommendations for selection.
• Resolve difficult technical and business issues through clear, precise, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks by applying sound engineering judgment to design strategies, construction methods, and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including project management, project controls, construction, procurement, permitting, and document control to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support budgeting, estimating, forecasting, scheduling, and work order management activities related to engineering project execution.
• Maintain required technical, safety, and regulatory training and apply knowledge to evolving project and business needs.
• Participate in field engineering on call support on a rotational basis, providing expert technical guidance during emergent situations (typically once every eight weeks).
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support operational, project, and business objectives.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience working with Operations and project controls for purposes of reporting and proposal development.
• Proficient knowledge of electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of electrical engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP), AutoCADD electrical, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Engineering Certification.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

WSP Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $150,590

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.