Substation Engineering Manager - Military veterans preferred

Position Summary:

WSB is seeking a highly experienced Substation Lead Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of substation engineers specializing in both Physical and Protection & Control (P&C) design for high-voltage utility systems and large-scale energy projects. This role demands a seasoned professional who can independently manage complex substation engineering projects, ensure high-quality deliverables, and foster growth and development within the team. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in physical substation design and protection & control engineering with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to support project execution and team development.

Why WSB?

WSB is a forward-thinking design and consulting firm dedicated to building the future. We’re known for our cutting-edge technologies, collaborative culture, and commitment to growth—for our people and our clients. With national reach and local expertise, we’re redefining what infrastructure can be.

What you will do:

• Lead all aspects of substation physical and P&C engineering design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and extra-high voltage (EHV, above 230kV) projects.
• Oversee development of detailed design documents including general arrangements, one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding and lightning plans, AC/DC calculations, control and protection schematics, equipment specifications, and construction documentation.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely, and high-quality delivery of engineering scopes.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (civil, structural) and external stakeholders to coordinate design activities and resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance on protection schemes, relay settings, and system protection coordination.
• Support procurement and construction phases through submittal reviews and technical clarifications.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and designers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Conduct thorough quality assurance and control (QA/QC) reviews of team deliverables to uphold WSB’s standards.
• Identify team strengths and gaps; design and implement training and coaching plans to enhance technical capabilities.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients on complex projects, understanding client needs and aligning engineering solutions accordingly.
• Participate in client meetings, technical reviews, and project presentations.
• Assist in proposal development, project estimating, and strategic planning to grow the substation engineering portfolio.

What you will bring:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in high voltage substation design, covering both physical and protection & control disciplines.
• Proven experience managing and leading engineering teams, including mentoring and training engineers.
• Expertise in NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and other relevant codes and standards for substation engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, and engineering analysis tools such as CDEGS or WinIGS.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to interface effectively with clients and project teams.
• Experience with proposal writing, project scheduling, and budgeting preferred.
• Ability to travel as required for project site visits and client meetings.

Preferred: 

• Familiarity with relay settings, SCADA systems, and substation communication protocols.

Work Environment & Travel:

- This position may require occasional travel to project sites or client offices.

- Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered depending on location and business needs.

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.   

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.             

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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