Substation Area Lead

WSP; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation Area Lead in Overland Park, KS to guide a team of designers and engineers, support the Department Manager, and drive project success for medium to high‑voltage substations. You will develop, maintain, and strengthen client relationships, contribute to proposals, and ensure high-quality design outputs in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead day‑to‑day activities, assist with business plans, and participate in regional initiatives while upholding WSP’s safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 7–10 years of post-education experience delivering design for substation projects.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities in a dynamic environment.
• Proven ability to mentor others and develop client relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to Department Manager and communicate through regular touchpoints and reporting.
• Manage financial/technical aspects of Substation team performance, including resource planning.
• Support salary/promotion/bonus recommendations and regional initiatives.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimates, scheduling, and budgeting for projects.
• Contribute to QA/QC activities, design book audits, and mentorship efforts.
• Direct the detailed design of medium to high-voltage substations (one-line diagrams, SCADA, wiring, layouts).
• Develop conduit/cable sizing and substation equipment specifications.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and company conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Multi-tasking

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is currently initiating an internal search for aSubstation Area Leadfor ourOverland Park, KSoffice. The Area Lead will report to the Substation Department Manager. This individual will manage a team of designers and engineers, in addition to current and future project responsibilities.

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.

This Opportunity

The AL shares responsibility with the Department Manager (DM) and other AL(s) for managing the department's day-to-day activities to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The AL is expected to support the DM in achieving the department's business plan goals, maintaining WSP’s high-quality standards, promoting internal teamwork, and meeting our clients' needs. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships within the region.

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.

Your Impact

• Act as a trusted advisor to the Department Manager, communicating regularly through weekly touchpoints and monthly reporting.
• Perform or assist in managing financial and technical aspects of Substation team performance, including timecard approvals, weekly and monthly resource planning, and support for annual business plans.
• Support or participate in appraisals, salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, and department involvement in Regional and Business Unit Initiatives.
• Support proposal development, construction cost estimates, project scheduling, and project budgeting.
• Contribute to proposals, project design book audits, lunch‑and‑learns, mentorship efforts, and QA/QC activities.
• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra‑high‑voltage substations.
• Prepare one‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA designs, and communications designs.
• Develop conduit and cable sizing/routing and prepare substation physical layouts and elevations.
• Develop substation equipment specifications and participate in the selection/specification of substation equipment.
• Perform facility studies and related technical evaluations.
• 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).
• 7 - 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substation projects.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrable leadership experience of substation project/client teams.
• Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
• Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• 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:

• 10+ years of experience in substation design.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) and/or proven related substation design experience.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.