Job Listing ID:

4535016

Job Title:

Substation Engineer

Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

07/23/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided

Shift:

Not Provided

Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Substation Engineer to support our Data Center Infrastructure Team in San Diego, CA. The following locations will also be considered: Kansas City, KS, Seattle, WA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, Houston, TX and St. Louis, MO. As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure accelerates, our clients are developing some of the world's largest, most complex, and most power-intensive facilities. In this role, you will help deliver the electrical infrastructure that enables next-generation data center campuses-projects requiring hundreds of megawatts of power and unprecedented levels of planning, engineering, and coordination. You will work across the full project lifecycle, playing a key role in delivering critical infrastructure for some of the industry's most prominent clients. What makes this opportunity unique is the breadth of collaboration across WSP's global organization. You will work alongside top experts in their field to solve highly complex infrastructure challenges. This multidisciplinary environment provides exposure to the full range of technical and strategic considerations required to successfully develop large-scale data center campuses. You will contribute to the planning and design of substations, transmission interconnections, and site electrical infrastructure while supporting fast-paced projects that demand innovation, technical excellence, and strong collaboration. If you're energized by large-scale infrastructure projects, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to help shape the future of digital infrastructure, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while accelerating your career on some of the most significant power delivery projects being developed today. In this role, you'll help shape the early vision for substation design and electrical infrastructure supporting cutting-edge data center projects. You'll contribute to developing preliminary concepts and layouts that inform key feasibility and planning decisions-giving you exposure to the most strategic phase of project delivery. This role contributes to early-stage substation planning and design development for data center clients, working collaboratively across business lines to support feasibility, site evaluation, and infrastructure planning. Your Impact Support multidisciplinary coordination for site evaluation, planning, and infrastructure integration Contribute to proposal development, including technical input and scope definition Assist in execution of substation projects across planning, design, procurement, and construction phases Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, vendors, and stakeholders for project delivery Participate in site visits and field activities to validate design assumptions and resolve issues Support development of project schedules, deliverables, and budgets Perform substation design tasks including: One-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams Layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and basic SCADA systems Prepare design deliverables such as general arrangements, sections, BOMs, and cable/conduit plans Support development of equipment specifications and vendor coordination Follow QA/QC procedures and verify accuracy of deliverables Prepare reports, calculations, and technical documentation Work collaboratively with senior engineers and project leads Maintain compliance with codes, standards, and company policies Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and r... Electrical Engineers

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Job Requirements

Experience Required:

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Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A