Senior Substation Project Engineer – Hybrid

WSP Global Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer for our Fort Worth, TX or Austin, TX offices. You will lead design and execution of medium‑ to high‑voltage substations, coordinating with the Power & Energy Substation Team to meet schedules, budgets, and safety standards.

On‑site or hybrid work arrangements are available depending on location and project needs. The role requires deep experience in substation design, protection and control, and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7–10 years of post‑education substation design experience for utility-scale projects.
• EIT certificate.
• Experience in medium‑ to high‑voltage substation design (15kV–230kV).
• Lead electrical engineer on multiple substations concurrently.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level technical guidance for multi‑site substation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and deliverables for substation projects.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of technical deliverables prior to client submission.
• Coordinate with alliance and utility clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and design exhibits.
• Mentor engineers and designers; provide technical leadership across projects.

Skills

Lead electrical engineer

Technical leadership

Client relationships

QA/QC

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer for our Fort Worth, TX or Austin, TX offices. You will lead design and execution of medium‑ to high‑voltage substations, coordinating with the Power & Energy Substation Team to meet schedules, budgets, and safety standards.

On‑site or hybrid work arrangements are available depending on location and project needs. The role requires deep experience in substation design, protection and control, and vendor coordination.