ESSP Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & SCADA

WSP in the U.S.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an ESSP Electrical Engineer to join our Albuquerque, NM or Las Vegas, NV offices. You will support electrical studies, SCADA and protection work within the ESSP team across conventional and renewable facilities.

The role may involve field sites and coordination with project teams to meet client objectives. You will contribute to planning studies, relay settings, protection criteria, and report writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited university degree in electrical/engineering fields.
• 3–5 years of design or device configuration in electrical/disciplines.
• Strong understanding of power systems and permitting issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies and protection/SCADA-related tasks.
• Conduct planning studies for real/reactive power flow, contingencies, and voltage stability.
• Assist with substation grounding, insulation coordination and power quality analysis.
• Develop network/communication specs for RTUs, relays, HMIs and SCADA.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing analyses, findings and conclusions.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical mindset

Self-leadership

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering)

ABET-accredited university

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

DSA Tools

Python

Job description

WSP is seeking an ESSP Electrical Engineer to join our Albuquerque, NM or Las Vegas, NV offices. You will support electrical studies, SCADA and protection work within the ESSP team across conventional and renewable facilities.

The role may involve field sites and coordination with project teams to meet client objectives. You will contribute to planning studies, relay settings, protection criteria, and report writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers.