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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Lead Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP Meridian, ID senior full-time

Salary

$119,600 - $213,200 per year

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Description

WSP's Federal Power and Energy Team is seeking a Lead Substation Electrical Engineer to work on mission-critical facilities and energy infrastructure projects for the Department of Defense (DOD).

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience in designing and specifying medium voltage power distribution systems and 15kV through 115kV substations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead engineering efforts for substation projects across the US and internationally
  • Review and provide advice on third-party design documents, procurement lists, and project plans
  • Perform professional and complex electrical engineering work, including technical reviews and development of single lines, three lines, and wiring diagrams
  • Verify site characteristics and provide technical input on engineering, design, testing, and construction procedures
  • Develop electrical calculations, including load analysis, short circuit analysis, and arc flash analysis
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations
  • Provide guidance and training to entry- and mid-level engineers

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
  • Professional Engineering license (PE)
  • US citizenship
  • Knowledge of federal government project design, UFCs, UFGSs, FCs, NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, NFPA standards, and ICC standards
  • Experience working as a consultant on DOD projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • 15+ years of experience in substation design
  • Experience up to 230kV substation design
  • Experience managing people on a multi-disciplinary project team

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; and paid parental leave

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $119,600 - $213,200

Skills

Required

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Substation Design
  • Power Distribution Systems
  • UFCs
  • UFGSs
  • FCs
  • NEC
  • ANSI/IEEE standards
  • NFPA standards
  • ICC standards

Nice to have

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/88871

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