Substation Project Engineer

**Substation Project Engineer**

Location **Columbus**

Secondary Locations

Job Code **18951**

# of openings **1**

**Substation Project Engineer**

**Job Summary**

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Power Delivery Substation Department in our Columbus office located in New Albany, Ohio. As a key contributor, you will play a significant role in supporting complex substation design projects, managing project execution, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on our team and our projects. A hybrid or in-office work setup is preferred to foster collaboration and mentorship, but remote work will be considered for candidates with proven experience.

**Responsibilities**

The Substation Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Area Lead/Department Manager (AL/DM) in achieving department goals, maintaining our high-quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.

**Project Management & Client Relations**

+ Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects

+ Support AL/DM with the management of relationships with alliance clients

+ Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients

+ Support project reporting and proposal development

+ Contribute to substation equipment specifications

+ Occasional travel and site visits

**Technical Design & Execution**

+ Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations, including:

+ One-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams

+ SCADA and Communications

+ Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details

+ Cable and conduit plans and details

+ Ground grid, foundation, and structural plans and details

+ Lightning protection and yard lighting plans

+ Bills of Materials

+ Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop)

+ Specify and select substation equipment

+ Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination

**Team Support & Mentorship**

+ Support the mentorship and training of other team members

+ Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team

+ Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size

**Required Education/Experience**

+ BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree from an accredited university

+ 7+ years of experience in substation design

+ Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

+ Experience filling the role of electrical engineer for several substation projects occurring concurrently

+ Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others

+ Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

+ Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

**Desired Education/Experience**

+ 10+ years of experience in substation design

+ Professional Engineering license (PE)

+ Experience in 230kV through 765kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards

+ Experience managing people on a multi-disciplinary project team

+ Experience with MicroStation (V8 or newer), AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or Inventor

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision

+ Paid Holidays

+ Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

+ Voluntary Life Insurance

+ 401K

+ Telehealth Benefit covers all providers

+ Maternity and Paternity Leave

+ New Dads and Moms Benefit program

+ Fertility Benefits

+ Gender affirming care

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

Salary DOE

**POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities**

#LI-TC1