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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Specialist Electrical Designer (P&C) for our Columbus/New Albany, Ohio office. Be involved in projects with our Columbus Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This position offers an on-site or hybrid work arrangement, depending on candidate location, experience, and business needs.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
This Opportunity
Takes part in providing technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for utility scale projects. Responsibilities involve generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of moderate scale and/or complexity. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including P&C drawing packages, technical memoranda, details, specifications, and material lists. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and our culture.
- Assist and support in achieving the goals of the department, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.
- Under general supervision, perform the following detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations in the following areas:
- Protection one-line diagrams
- SCADA
- Communications
- Control enclosure design and details
- Voltage-drop, conduit fill, and station battery sizing calculations
- Bills of Materials
- Under limited supervision, perform the following detailed design of low to extra high voltage substation designs in the following areas:
- AC 3-line diagrams
- DC schematic diagrams
- Wiring diagrams (control and AC/DC service)
- Cable and conduit schedules
- Use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of basic to moderate complexity and/or scope.
- Verify accuracy of calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing moderate to slightly intricate construction or engineering problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
- Work with cross-discipline teams in executing project work.
- Ensure the specification of materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry/client standards.
- Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
- Apply analytical techniques and software to solve moderately complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
- Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
- Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.
- Travel to and attend client site visits related to projects.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
- Knowledge of design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
- Knowledge and understanding of substation protection schemes / concepts, protection applications, and electrical utility protection standards and practices.
- Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Capable critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective 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:
- Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred. Essential professional licensure/certification.
Disclaimer:
Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
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 Specialist Electrical Designer (P&C) for our Columbus/New Albany, Ohio office. Be involved in projects with our Columbus Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. This position offers an on-site or hybrid work arrangement, depending on candidate location, experience, and business needs.
WSP brings global expertise in power delivery, power generation, and program management—anchored by the acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and expanding our energy advisory and intelligent grid services. We're partnering with clients to shape how energy systems evolve around the world—and we need your help.
This Opportunity
Takes part in providing technical design and CADD support on projects to produce designs and specifications to be used for utility scale projects. Responsibilities involve generating CADD designs on various assigned projects of moderate scale and/or complexity. Generates accurate and concise design phase deliverables including P&C drawing packages, technical memoranda, details, specifications, and material lists. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, accuracy, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with WSP's mission statement and our culture.
- Assist and support in achieving the goals of the department, maintain WSP's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork and meet the needs of our clients.
- Under general supervision, perform the following detailed design of low to extra high voltage substations in the following areas:
- Protection one-line diagrams
- SCADA
- Communications
- Control enclosure design and details
- Voltage-drop, conduit fill, and station battery sizing calculations
- Bills of Materials
- Under limited supervision, perform the following detailed design of low to extra high voltage substation designs in the following areas:
- AC 3-line diagrams
- DC schematic diagrams
- Wiring diagrams (control and AC/DC service)
- Cable and conduit schedules
- Use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of basic to moderate complexity and/or scope.
- Verify accuracy of calculations, design, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing moderate to slightly intricate construction or engineering problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
- Work with cross-discipline teams in executing project work.
- Ensure the specification of materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and industry/client standards.
- Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks.
- Apply analytical techniques and software to solve moderately complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications.
- Support QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
- Learn, understand, and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team to complete complex and technically challenging designs.
- Travel to and attend client site visits related to projects.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience.
- Knowledge of design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques.
- Knowledge and understanding of substation protection schemes / concepts, protection applications, and electrical utility protection standards and practices.
- Knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
- Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Capable critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective 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:
- Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred. Essential professional licensure/certification.
Disclaimer:
Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
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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Align your credentials to U.S. power standards
WSP's substation work references IEEE and NERC standards throughout the project lifecycle. Frame your resume around protection schemes, relay coordination, and substation design using U.S. terminology, not just international equivalents, before you apply.
Target WSP's grid and energy service lines
WSP structures its electrical engineering hiring around distinct verticals. Substation Engineer openings appear most consistently within its Grid Services and Energy Transition practices, so filter your search to those groups rather than casting wide across the whole firm.
Verify your OPT end date before accepting an offer
WSP sponsors H-1B transfers, but cap-subject timing is unforgiving. If your F-1 OPT expires before the next October 1 start date, confirm with the recruiter early that a cap-gap bridge or alternative pathway is workable before you sign anything.
Flag your PE licensure status early in interviews
WSP's consulting model often requires sealed drawings on utility-facing projects. Being licensed or actively pursuing a Professional Engineer license in a relevant state can directly influence which project teams will consider sponsoring a visa petition for your role.
Understand how PERM shapes your long-term path
WSP sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for engineering staff, but PERM labor certification requires documented recruitment before your position is approved. Ask your HR contact when that process typically starts relative to your hire date so you can plan your timeline realistically.
Use Migrate Mate to find open WSP substation roles
Substation Engineer openings at WSP are distributed across regional offices and are not always easy to track centrally. Use Migrate Mate to filter WSP's current openings by visa sponsorship type and location so you can prioritize applications strategically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Substation Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Substation Engineers. As a large engineering and consulting firm, WSP routinely files H-1B petitions for engineering staff, including those in power and substation roles. If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiry against the H-1B visa cap timeline with your recruiter before accepting an offer, since cap-subject petitions only take effect on October 1.
How do I apply for Substation Engineer jobs at WSP?
Apply directly through WSP's careers portal, where openings are posted by region and service line. Focus your search on the Grid Services and Energy Transition practices, where substation roles are concentrated. You can also use Migrate Mate to browse WSP's current Substation Engineer openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you prioritize roles where sponsorship is explicitly supported.
Which visa types does WSP commonly sponsor for Substation Engineers?
WSP sponsors a range of visa types for this role, including H-1B, E-3 visa (for Australian citizens), TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), and F-1 OPT and CPT for students in active programs. For longer-term pathways, WSP also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for engineering staff who meet PERM labor certification requirements.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Substation Engineer roles?
WSP typically looks for a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with substation design, protection and control systems, or relay coordination. Familiarity with IEEE and NERC standards is expected. A Professional Engineer license, or active progress toward one, strengthens your candidacy significantly, particularly for client-facing or utility project work where sealed drawings are required.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a WSP engineering hire?
For H-1B transfers or new cap-subject petitions, USCIS standard processing runs several months, with a premium processing option available for faster adjudication. E-3 and TN petitions generally move faster. If WSP initiates PERM-based Green Card sponsorship, the full EB-2 or EB-3 process, from labor certification through I-140 approval, typically spans one to several years depending on your country of birth and priority date.