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Lead Substation Project Engineer

New Albany, OH · On-site

$94K - $120K/yr

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Project Engineer for our Columbus, OH ... Occasional travel and site visits. Technical Design & Execution * Perform and direct others in the ...

WSP

Lead Substation Project Engineer

New Albany, OH · Hybrid

$94K - $120K/yr

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Project Engineer for our Columbus, OH ... Occasional travel and site visits. Technical Design & Execution * Perform and direct others in the ...

WSP

Lead Substation Project Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$120 - $165/hr

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Project Engineer for our Columbus, OH ... Occasional travel and site visits. Technical Design & Execution * Perform and direct others in the ...

WSP

Entry Level Survey Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

Your Impact * Act as the on-site representative for WSP * Attend a Job Hazard Analysis Meeting ... Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, scientists, project control, and ...

WSP

Entry Level Survey Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

Your Impact * Act as the on-site representative for WSP * Attend a Job Hazard Analysis Meeting ... Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, scientists, project control, and ...

WSP

Senior Substation Physical Designer

New Albany, OH · On-site

$98K - $104K/yr

... of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and ... Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts ...

WSP

Senior Substation Physical Designer

New Albany, OH · On-site

$98K - $104K/yr

... of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and ... Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts ...

WSP

Substation P&C Designer

New Albany, OH · On-site

This position offers an on-site or hybrid work arrangement, depending on candidate location ... of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and ...

WSP

Substation P&C Designer

New Albany, OH · On-site

... of POWER Engineers, Inc. TRC Companies have now joined WSP, deepening our power practice and ... Travel to and attend client site visits related to projects * Complete training on assigned tasks ...

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Do workers at WSP get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Does WSP pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At WSP, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
63% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from WSP affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at WSP?

Most people get paid time off work.
91% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 56% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 22% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at WSP worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
91% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do WSP workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
52% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for WSP workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
88% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at WSP?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do WSP managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
98% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do jobs at WSP spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at WSP?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is a WSP job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
100% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Is working at WSP good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
94% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at WSP feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
92% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at WSP get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at WSP?

Some people feel stressed here.
52% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at WSP enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at WSP recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
71% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at WSP?

Most people got enough training when they started.
77% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at WSP?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 74% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think WSP’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
61% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how WSP is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

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Lead Substation Project Engineer

WSP

New Albany, OH • On-site

$94K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

WSP rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 72 rated business consultants

Job description


WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Substation Project Engineer for our Columbus, OH office.
Be involved in projects with our Power Delivery Substation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This Opportunity
This key leadership role involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, and overseeing the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage utility substations. This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, though the employee must live within a commutable distance of the office.
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
The Substation Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the Area Lead/Department Manager (AL/DM) in achieving department goals, maintaining our high-quality standards, and strengthening client relationships.
Project Management & Client Relations
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality for assigned projects.
  • Grow and manage relationships with local clients.
  • Perform QA/QC for deliverables to clients.
  • Support project reporting and proposal development.
  • Contribute to substation equipment specifications.
  • Occasional travel and site visits.

Technical Design & Execution
  • Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra-high-voltage substations, including:
    • One-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.
    • SCADA and Communications.
    • Station physical layouts, sections/elevations, and control enclosure details.
    • Cable and conduit plans and details.
    • Ground grid, foundation, and structural plans and details.
    • Lightning protection and yard lighting plans.
    • Bills of Materials.
  • Perform substation studies and calculations (e.g., AC, DC, Lightning Analysis, Voltage Drop).
  • Specify and select substation equipment.
  • Provide construction support and inter-disciplinary coordination.

Team Support & Mentorship
  • Support the mentorship and training of other team members.
  • Shall understand and adhere to client standards and processes while working individually or within a team.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, tracking and organizing many tasks of varying importance and size.
  • 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 to 10 years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for capital projects in power generation, transmission, and distribution at a utility, industrial, or commercial scale.
  • Experience in 15kV through 345kV physical and electrical substation design, and IEEE/ANSI standards
  • Proven experience in a project leadership role for several projects concurrently, including managing project teams
  • Proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Demonstrates competence and comprehensive knowledge concerning adjacent disciplines such as electrical civil engineering, transmission line, distribution, SCADA, and telecom.
  • Experience with electrical infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
  • Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Well-developed ability to make technical calculations involving the application of electrical 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.
  • Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CAD, Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, 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 work week.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Master's Degree in Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in utility substation design.
  • Experience with and established positive relationships with local clients.
  • Experience in 345kV through 765kV substation design.

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.
About Us
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.
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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