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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Substation Electrical Engineer

WSP Buffalo, NY On-site mid full-time

Salary

$78,600-$135,000 per year

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Description

WSP is currently seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer for their Buffalo, NY office.

The successful candidate will be involved in projects with WSP's Power and Energy Team, delivering high voltage electrical substation designs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design efficient and reliable high voltage substations
  • Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules
  • Assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals
  • Prepare substation plan and profile view, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, cable trench, cable trays, conduit layout and detail installation drawings
  • Perform studies and design calculations using software including WinIGS, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, CYMCAP
  • Provide input into improvement ideas during project execution and close-out
  • Prepare technical specifications for electrical equipment, evaluate proposals from vendors, and review vendor drawings
  • Maintain complete project documentation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience in high-voltage substation design
  • Eligible for P.E. licensing
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected Salary: $78,600-$135,000

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Master's Degree in Engineering
  • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

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/96309

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