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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Electrical Engineer for our Buffalo, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Power and Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
We have an immediate opportunity for a Substation Electrical Engineer to provide delivery of high voltage electrical substation designs for our projects. The Substation Engineer will work under the leadership of Supervising Engineer. The Candidate is required to work within a multi-discipline team to design efficient and reliable high voltage substations. The engineer will coordinate his/her design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The engineer will also assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals.
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
- This position is accountable to provide the design activities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all WSP’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Specific duties include:
- Work under mentorship and guidance of the Supervising Engineer.
- Prepare substation plan and profile view, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, cable trench, cable trays, conduit layout and detail installation drawings.
- Have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering. Be comfortable operating within a multi-discipline design team.
- Prepare studies and design calculations such as load flow, short circuit, Arc Flash, grounding, TOV, EMF, transformer sizing, cable sizing etc. using software including WinIGS, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, CYMCAP. Study reports must be clear and well written.
- Provide percent complete as well as Estimated Time to Completion when requested by project managers or lead engineers.
- Provide input into improvement ideas during project execution and close-out.
- Prepare technical specifications for the electrical equipment, evaluate proposals from vendors, and review vendor drawings.
- Possess working knowledge of design software including AutoCAD and MicroStation. May be required to prepare or revise design drawings.
- Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
- Resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
- Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
- 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.
- 3-5 years of working experience in high-voltage substation design for renewable developers and electrical utility clients.
- The ideal candidate will have experience working in consulting firms.
- Eligible for P.E. licensing.
- Possess exceptional communication skills (client relations, project team communications, and proposal and report development)
- Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background investigation.
- This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Position is located at client offices. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements..
- Position located at client offices with travel to the site on occasion.
- 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.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred. Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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 (all locations): $78,600-$135,000
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.
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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.
www.wsp.com
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.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Substation Electrical Engineer for our Buffalo, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Power and Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
We have an immediate opportunity for a Substation Electrical Engineer to provide delivery of high voltage electrical substation designs for our projects. The Substation Engineer will work under the leadership of Supervising Engineer. The Candidate is required to work within a multi-discipline team to design efficient and reliable high voltage substations. The engineer will coordinate his/her design activities to maintain project schedules and ensure successful project completion. The engineer will also assist the Estimating Team in preparation of estimates and project proposals.
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
- This position is accountable to provide the design activities in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including all WSP’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Specific duties include:
- Work under mentorship and guidance of the Supervising Engineer.
- Prepare substation plan and profile view, grounding, lightning protection, lighting, cable trench, cable trays, conduit layout and detail installation drawings.
- Have knowledge of related disciplines/fields of engineering. Be comfortable operating within a multi-discipline design team.
- Prepare studies and design calculations such as load flow, short circuit, Arc Flash, grounding, TOV, EMF, transformer sizing, cable sizing etc. using software including WinIGS, ETAP, SKM, CDEGS, CYMCAP. Study reports must be clear and well written.
- Provide percent complete as well as Estimated Time to Completion when requested by project managers or lead engineers.
- Provide input into improvement ideas during project execution and close-out.
- Prepare technical specifications for the electrical equipment, evaluate proposals from vendors, and review vendor drawings.
- Possess working knowledge of design software including AutoCAD and MicroStation. May be required to prepare or revise design drawings.
- Delivery of accurate and thorough designs that will meet industry standards and specifications, and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
- Resolving site queries, attending site meetings and performing site inspections during the construction phase of projects.
- Maintaining complete project documentation with respect to substation design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
- 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.
- 3-5 years of working experience in high-voltage substation design for renewable developers and electrical utility clients.
- The ideal candidate will have experience working in consulting firms.
- Eligible for P.E. licensing.
- Possess exceptional communication skills (client relations, project team communications, and proposal and report development)
- Candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background investigation.
- This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP. Position is located at client offices. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements..
- Position located at client offices with travel to the site on occasion.
- 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.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred. Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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 (all locations): $78,600-$135,000
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.
#LI-AN2
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.
www.wsp.com
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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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell26
- Black & Veatch23
- WSP18
- Arcadis17
- Asplundh Engineering Services5
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services43
- Construction & Real Estate22
- Transportation & Logistics4
- Energy3
- Technology & Software2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation electrical engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field required
- Experience with protection and control system design for transmission or distribution substations
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for substation design drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with IEEE and ANSI standards for substation equipment and system protection
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required or actively in progress for many senior roles
- Experience with SCADA systems, relay programming, or substation automation platforms
Tips for Your Substation Electrical Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to voltage classes
List the specific voltage levels you've worked with, whether 69kV, 138kV, or 345kV and above. Hiring managers screen for this immediately. Generic 'high-voltage experience' without specifics won't make the cut in competitive utility and transmission markets.
Highlight protection relay experience explicitly
Many openings require hands-on relay programming or commissioning with specific platforms like SEL, GE, or Schweitzer. Call out each platform by name and the protection schemes you've configured. Burying this in a summary paragraph instead of a dedicated skills line costs you callbacks.
Filter openings by project type not just title
Some roles focus on new substation design while others emphasize upgrade projects or SCADA modernization. Read job descriptions for project scope signals, not just the job title. Applying to roles that match your actual day-to-day experience produces stronger interviews and faster offers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists substation electrical engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a technical screening round
Most utility and EPC firm interviews include a technical screen on protection coordination, grounding design, or equipment sizing before you reach hiring managers. Practice talking through your design decisions on past projects out loud, not just on paper, so your reasoning is clear under pressure.
Negotiate start dates around commissioning cycles
Substation projects run on tight commissioning windows tied to utility schedules. If you're finishing a project, mention your availability date in your application and again in the offer stage. Employers in this space respect that context and are often more flexible when you explain it directly.
Substation Electrical Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most substation electrical engineers?
The companies hiring the most substation electrical engineers right now include Burns & McDonnell, Black & Veatch, and WSP, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Utilities, transmission owners, and large EPC firms consistently account for the highest volume of openings in this field.
How many substation electrical engineer jobs are remote?
About 47% of substation electrical engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most substation work. Engineering design and review roles tied to drawing production or relay coordination studies are the sub-areas most likely to offer partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a substation electrical engineer?
You start by earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with coursework in power systems, circuit analysis, and electromagnetics providing the strongest foundation. From there, entry-level roles at utilities or engineering firms expose you to protection and control design, equipment specifications, and substation layout. Passing the FE exam early and working toward your PE license accelerates advancement into lead and senior roles.
How do I get hired as a substation electrical engineer with little experience?
Focus on internships or co-ops at utilities or EPC firms during school, since hands-on exposure to one-line diagrams, relay panels, or equipment sizing gives you concrete talking points. Entry-level roles often prioritize candidates who've taken power systems electives and can demonstrate familiarity with IEEE protection standards, even without full project ownership. Pursuing your FE exam before graduation signals commitment and moves you past other new-grad applicants.
What does the substation electrical engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical interview with an engineering manager or senior engineer covering protection coordination, grounding principles, or equipment sizing. A second round often involves a panel with project managers or clients, focusing on how you communicate design decisions. Some firms include a practical exercise where you review or mark up a drawing or relay setting sheet.
Where can I find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to substation electrical engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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