Senior Lead Substation Project Engineer

Responsibilities: Provide subject matter leadership across due diligence, investigation, permitting, design, development, and construction of substations and related systems Lead the detailed design for medium- to extra-high-voltage substations including diagrams, SCADA, grounding, and protection Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and deliverables for assigned substation projects Perform QA/QC reviews of technical deliverables before client submission Mentor engineers and designers to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project execution Prepare technical reports, calculations, and client-facing presentations Coordinate with clients, regulators, and contractors; support business development and proposal efforts Stay current with evolving substation design practices, codes, and standards Travel to project sites as required and uphold WSP safety and conduct policies Support area leadership in achieving departmental goals and maintaining client relationships

Key requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in electrical design for power utilities/industrial scale projects Engineer license required (multi-state preferred) Proficiency in electrical design, permitting, and integration with P&C, SCADA, and telecom Strong knowledge of electrical construction laws, codes, and standards Excellent written and verbal communication; able to interact with engineering and non-engineering audiences Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and coordinate subcontractors Experience with design software and engineering tools listed in the job description Willingness to travel as needed strong interpersonal and communication skills leadership and mentoring abilities ability to work independently and guide mid-level to senior team members CADD (AutoCAD Electrical) Aspen CAPE