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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Department Manager (DM) for Richmond, VA office. A hybrid workstyle is preferred but remote may be considered.
Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The DM is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The DM is expected to achieve the goals of the department business plan, maintain WSP’s high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork (intra- and inter-department), and support the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships associated with projects in the department while supporting corporate initiatives in line with department business plan goals. This individual will manage a team of administrative staff, drafters, designers, and engineers in addition to acting as a technical lead for the civil and structural members of the department. The DM is responsible for working closely with the Vice President, Region Manager (VPRM) and other DMs in the region to accomplish regional strategy goals and to balance direct-award "alliance" client backlog while pursuing competitive-bid local work.
Your Impact
- Act as trusted advisor to the VPRM to support the Southeast Region, communicating regularly via: Weekly touchpoints, Bi-weekly region teleconferences, Monthly reporting, Bi-annual region meetings (travel may be required), Quarterly business plan audits, Bi-annual Department Manager meetings (travel may be required)
- Manage all financial, technical, and staffing aspects of performance for this Substation Department, including, but not limited to: Timecard approvals, Monthly financial reporting, Weekly and monthly resource planning, Annual business plans, Bi-annual appraisals, Salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, Shareholder writeups, Department participation in the Knowledge Management Program (KMP), Proposals, Project design book audits, Monthly lunch & learns, Mentorship, QA/QC.
- Apply high-level substation engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
- Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and leaders on proposal and business development opportunities.
- Remain current in latest substation engineering techniques and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior substation design experience.
- Demonstratable experience as a leader of project or client teams
- Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant electrical codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, etc), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineer License.
Disclaimer
Relocation may be offered for this position.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
INTRODUCTION
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Department Manager (DM) for Richmond, VA office. A hybrid workstyle is preferred but remote may be considered.
Be involved in projects with our Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The DM is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The DM is expected to achieve the goals of the department business plan, maintain WSP’s high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork (intra- and inter-department), and support the needs of our clients. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships associated with projects in the department while supporting corporate initiatives in line with department business plan goals. This individual will manage a team of administrative staff, drafters, designers, and engineers in addition to acting as a technical lead for the civil and structural members of the department. The DM is responsible for working closely with the Vice President, Region Manager (VPRM) and other DMs in the region to accomplish regional strategy goals and to balance direct-award "alliance" client backlog while pursuing competitive-bid local work.
Your Impact
- Act as trusted advisor to the VPRM to support the Southeast Region, communicating regularly via: Weekly touchpoints, Bi-weekly region teleconferences, Monthly reporting, Bi-annual region meetings (travel may be required), Quarterly business plan audits, Bi-annual Department Manager meetings (travel may be required)
- Manage all financial, technical, and staffing aspects of performance for this Substation Department, including, but not limited to: Timecard approvals, Monthly financial reporting, Weekly and monthly resource planning, Annual business plans, Bi-annual appraisals, Salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, Shareholder writeups, Department participation in the Knowledge Management Program (KMP), Proposals, Project design book audits, Monthly lunch & learns, Mentorship, QA/QC.
- Apply high-level substation engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements.
- Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
- Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and leaders on proposal and business development opportunities.
- Remain current in latest substation engineering techniques and practices.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior substation design experience.
- Demonstratable experience as a leader of project or client teams
- Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships
- Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant electrical codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, etc), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Engineering.
- Professional Engineer License.
Disclaimer
Relocation may be offered for this position.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Match your credential to USMCA categories
TN admission is limited to specific USMCA profession categories. Before applying to WSP, verify your degree maps directly to an eligible profession like engineer, scientist, or technical consultant. A mismatch between your credentials and the role category is the most common reason for TN refusal at the border.
Target WSP's infrastructure and environmental divisions
WSP's core work spans transportation, water, environmental, and energy infrastructure. These practice areas generate the most TN-eligible openings for engineers and scientists. Focusing your search on these divisions gives you the strongest alignment between WSP's active hiring and the USMCA professions list.
Request an offer letter that names your profession category
WSP's offer letter must explicitly state your USMCA profession category, your job duties, and the anticipated duration. A vague letter describing general responsibilities can trigger questions at the port of entry. Ask your WSP recruiter to confirm the letter follows the standard TN support format before you travel.
Use Migrate Mate to confirm WSP's TN hiring history
Researching WSP's sponsorship track record before applying saves you time. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer, letting you see which roles WSP has historically supported for work authorization, so you can target the most active practice areas in your discipline.
Prepare your credential documentation before interviews
WSP's technical teams expect candidates to arrive with credentials verified. Gather your degree certificates, any professional engineering licensure, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside Canada or the U.S. Having these ready speeds up the offer process and reduces delays before your border crossing.
Know your port-of-entry options as a Canadian national
Canadian TN applicants present their WSP offer letter, credentials, and fee directly at a U.S. port of entry or preclearance facility. You don't need to wait for USCIS processing. Choosing a land border crossing during off-peak hours typically means shorter queues and more time for the CBP officer to review your documents.
WSP TN Visa Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor TN visas?
WSP supports TN admission for qualifying Canadian and Mexican professionals in engineering, environmental science, and related technical disciplines. WSP is not filing a petition on your behalf. Instead, WSP issues a support letter that you present at the port of entry or U.S. consulate. The role must fall within the USMCA professions list for TN admission to apply.
Which departments at WSP typically hire TN professionals?
WSP's transportation, water, environmental, and energy infrastructure practices generate the most TN-eligible roles. Engineers, geoscientists, environmental scientists, and technical consultants working across these divisions are the professionals most commonly hired under TN status. Project management and planning roles may qualify depending on the specific duties and the candidate's degree field.
How do I start the TN process after receiving a WSP offer?
Once WSP extends an offer, request a formal support letter that identifies your USMCA profession category, describes your specific duties, and states the employment period. Canadian nationals take this letter, their credentials, and the CBP fee directly to a port of entry. Mexican nationals apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate before traveling.
How long does the TN process take when working with WSP?
For Canadian nationals, TN admission is typically granted at the port of entry on the day of crossing, assuming documentation is complete. Mexican nationals applying at a U.S. consulate should expect consular appointment and processing timelines that vary by location. TN status is issued in increments of up to three years and can be renewed without a cap on total duration.
How do I find TN-eligible jobs at WSP?
Migrate Mate lets you filter for WSP roles tied to TN-supported disciplines, so you can focus on openings that match both your profession category and WSP's active practice areas. Cross-reference any role you're targeting against the USMCA professions list and confirm your degree field aligns with the job duties before applying.
How does TN visa admission work at WSP?
TN status is granted under the USMCA treaty — there is no USCIS petition or Labor Condition Application required. Canadian citizens can apply directly at a U.S. port of entry with an offer letter from WSP, while Mexican citizens must first obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate. The role must match one of the professions listed in USMCA Appendix 1603.D.1. Migrate Mate filters TN job listings to roles that fall within the eligible profession list.