Substation Engineer Jobs at WSP with Visa Sponsorship
Substation Engineer jobs at WSP sit within its global power and energy practice, supporting grid infrastructure projects across the U.S. WSP has a consistent track record of sponsoring international engineers in this function, covering multiple visa pathways from OPT through to permanent residence.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Area Lead for our San Diego, CA office. The Area Lead will report to the Substation Department Manager. This individual will manage a team of designers and engineers, in addition to current and future project responsibilities.
Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The AL shares responsibility with the Department Manager (DM) and other AL(s) for managing the department's day-to-day activities to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The AL is expected to support the DM in achieving the department's business plan goals, maintaining WSP’s high-quality standards, promoting internal teamwork, and meeting our clients' needs. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships within the region.
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.
Your Impact
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Department Manager, communicating regularly through weekly touchpoints and monthly reporting.
- Perform or assist in managing financial and technical aspects of Substation team performance, including timecard approvals, weekly and monthly resource planning, and support for annual business plans.
- Support or participate in appraisals, salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, and department involvement in Regional and Business Unit Initiatives.
- Support proposal development, construction cost estimates, project scheduling, and project budgeting.
- Contribute to proposals, project design book audits, lunch-and-learns, mentorship efforts, and QA/QC activities.
- Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations.
- Prepare one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA designs, and communications designs.
- Develop conduit and cable sizing/routing and prepare substation physical layouts and elevations.
- Develop substation equipment specifications and participate in the selection/specification of substation equipment.
- Perform facility studies and related technical evaluations.
- 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 Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substation projects.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrable leadership experience of substation project/client teams.
- Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
- Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
- 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:
- 10+ years of experience in substation design.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or proven related substation design experience.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $140,800 - $171,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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 Area Lead for our San Diego, CA office. The Area Lead will report to the Substation Department Manager. This individual will manage a team of designers and engineers, in addition to current and future project responsibilities.
Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
The AL shares responsibility with the Department Manager (DM) and other AL(s) for managing the department's day-to-day activities to produce a product consistent with WSP’s mission statement and our culture. The AL is expected to support the DM in achieving the department's business plan goals, maintaining WSP’s high-quality standards, promoting internal teamwork, and meeting our clients' needs. This position is also responsible for assisting with developing, maintaining, and strengthening client relationships within the region.
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.
Your Impact
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Department Manager, communicating regularly through weekly touchpoints and monthly reporting.
- Perform or assist in managing financial and technical aspects of Substation team performance, including timecard approvals, weekly and monthly resource planning, and support for annual business plans.
- Support or participate in appraisals, salary/promotion/bonus recommendations, and department involvement in Regional and Business Unit Initiatives.
- Support proposal development, construction cost estimates, project scheduling, and project budgeting.
- Contribute to proposals, project design book audits, lunch-and-learns, mentorship efforts, and QA/QC activities.
- Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations.
- Prepare one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA designs, and communications designs.
- Develop conduit and cable sizing/routing and prepare substation physical layouts and elevations.
- Develop substation equipment specifications and participate in the selection/specification of substation equipment.
- Perform facility studies and related technical evaluations.
- 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 Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for substation projects.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrable leadership experience of substation project/client teams.
- Demonstrated competence in client team development and growing/maintaining client relationships.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
- Proven ability and desire to mentor and help others.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
- 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:
- 10+ years of experience in substation design.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License and/or proven related substation design experience.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $140,800 - $171,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Substation Engineer Jobs at WSP
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.