Substation Project Lead — HV Design & Delivery

WSP; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer in Columbus, OH to lead project teams and manage client relationships while overseeing the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations. The role supports hybrid work arrangements and requires experience across 15kV–345kV systems and IEEE/ANSI standards.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, perform critical design calculations, and ensure QA/QC throughout project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of post-education experience as an electrical engineer on capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Experience in 15kV–345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Proven leadership in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency with CAD/engineering tools (CAD, Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and provide team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage client relationships.
• Oversee detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations (one-line diagrams, SCADA, layouts, grounding, materials).
• Perform substation studies and calculations (AC/DC, voltage drop).
• Provide construction support and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Mentor and train junior team members; ensure QA/QC compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Interpersonal communication

QA/QC

Mentorship

Independent work

Technical writing

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer in Columbus, OH to lead project teams and manage client relationships while overseeing the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations. The role supports hybrid work arrangements and requires experience across 15kV–345kV systems and IEEE/ANSI standards.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, perform critical design calculations, and ensure QA/QC throughout project delivery.