Description
WSP is seeking a Substation Engineer to support its Data Center Infrastructure Team in San Diego, CA, with consideration for other locations: Kansas City, KS, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, Houston, TX, and St. Louis, MO.
The role involves delivering electrical infrastructure for large-scale data center campuses, working across the project lifecycle, and collaborating with top experts to solve complex infrastructure challenges. The successful candidate will contribute to substation planning and design, transmission interconnections, and site electrical infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration
- Contributing to proposal development and technical input
- Assisting in substation project execution across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases
- Coordinating with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders
- Participating in site visits and field activities
- Supporting project schedules, deliverables, and budgets
- Performing substation design tasks, including one-line diagrams and SCADA systems
- Preparing design deliverables and technical documentation
- Working collaboratively with senior engineers and project leads
- Maintaining compliance with codes, standards, and company policies
The ideal candidate has:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of substation design experience
- Experience with physical or protection & control design
- Understanding of utility substation systems and equipment
- Familiarity with substation design processes and standards
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage assignments with moderate supervision
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail
WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.
The expected salary range is $78,600 - $135,000.