Substation P&C Designer - Hybrid/On-Site

WSP; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Substation P&C Designer in the Columbus/New Albany, OH area to support protection and control design for electrical substations. The role involves hands-on CAD work, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers to produce precise schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

Responsibilities include preparing design deliverables, verifying calculations, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in substation design supporting protection and control (P&C).
• Familiar with drafting and design support principles and applicable codes/regulations.
• Experience with substation P&C deliverables: schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data collection from sites, surveys, blueprints and drawings to support P&C design.
• Produce accurate substation P&C drawings using CADD software with precision.
• Prepare design deliverables (reports, manuals, details, material lists) per standards.
• Ensure plans comply with contract requirements and client/utility standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams; travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

English communication

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Associate’s Degree in related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Job description

WSP is seeking a Substation P&C Designer in the Columbus/New Albany, OH area to support protection and control design for electrical substations. The role involves hands-on CAD work, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers to produce precise schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

Responsibilities include preparing design deliverables, verifying calculations, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client requirements.