Description
WSP is seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer for their Lakewood, CO office.
This role involves providing high-level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site and multi-phase substation projects, including investigation, design, development, and construction of utility-scale transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Area Lead/Department Manager in achieving department goals and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, quality, and deliverables for assigned substation projects.
- Perform QA/QC reviews for technical deliverables prior to client submission.
- Provide guidance on collecting, compiling, and analysing data relating to physical work sites, drawings, specifications, substation components, and equipment requirements.
- Apply advanced electrical engineering techniques across project phases.
- Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium- to extra-high-voltage substations.
- Prepare supporting design documents such as sections and elevations, control enclosure details, cable and conduit plans, and bills of materials.
- Review electrical studies and calculations, including load flow, short circuit, grounding, and protective device coordination.
- Contribute to and review substation equipment specifications and technical procurement documents.
- Provide technical leadership and oversight across multiple concurrent substation projects.
- Oversee and support engineers and designers through mentorship, technical review, and direction.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, exhibits, and presentations to communicate design intent, findings, and recommendations.
- Interact with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies in a professional and confident manner.
- Collaborate with internal teams on proposal pursuits, project execution strategies, and business development opportunities.
- Remain current with evolving substation design practices, technologies, and applicable codes and standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience providing substation design deliverables for utility-scale transmission and distribution projects.
- Experience in medium- to high-voltage substation design (15kV through 230kV) and application of IEEE and ANSI standards.
- Demonstrated experience acting as the lead electrical engineer on multiple substation projects occurring concurrently.
- Competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning related disciplines such as protection & control (P&C), SCADA, communications, and telecommunications.
- Well-defined knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to perform and review complex engineering calculations and interpret plans and specifications.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic project environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while providing technical leadership and guidance to junior team members.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office tools, and electrical design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, or similar platforms.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,200 - $195,800