Senior Substation Project Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

WSP Global Inc.; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Boise, ID seeks a Senior Lead Substation Project Engineer to lead multi-site design and execution of substations across several western locations. On-site, hybrid, or remote options available based on location and needs.

You will guide engineering design, QA/QC, and coordination with clients, regulators, and internal teams, focusing on safety, quality, and schedule adherence while mentoring engineers and delivering complex electrical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of post education experience in electrical design for power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Highly proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including comprehensive experience in working with adjacent disciplines such as electrical engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom.
• Proficiency with technical writing and discipline‑specific design software (CADD, Aspen, CAPE, ETAP, WIN IGS, Inventor, AutoCAD electrical).

Responsibilities

• Lead design oversight for multi-site substations from concept to commissioning.
• Develop schedules, budgets, quality plans, and deliverables for assigned projects.
• Perform QA/QC reviews for technical deliverables prior to client submission.
• Coordinate with clients, regulators, and internal teams.
• Mentor engineers and designers across projects, ensuring QA/QC and adherence to standards.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and design exhibits communicating design intent and recommendations.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CADD

Aspen

CAPE

ETAP

WIN IGS

Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Boise, ID seeks a Senior Lead Substation Project Engineer to lead multi-site design and execution of substations across several western locations. On-site, hybrid, or remote options available based on location and needs.

You will guide engineering design, QA/QC, and coordination with clients, regulators, and internal teams, focusing on safety, quality, and schedule adherence while mentoring engineers and delivering complex electrical projects.