ESSP Electrical Engineer: Power Systems & SCADA Expert

WSP in the U.S.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP seeks an ESSP Electrical Engineer – Experience Professional to join our Freeport, ME office, with consideration for Ann Arbor, MI; Syracuse, NY; Orlando, FL; and Fort Mill, SC. You will perform electrical studies, SCADA, and protection tasks across generation, substations, and transmission, collaborating with the ESSP team to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The role involves varying project needs, applying power-system fundamentals, and working with software tools to support design and

Qualifications

• BSEE (ABET-accredited) degree.
• 3–5 years experience in design or device configuration in relevant disciplines.
• Engineer in Training Certificate.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and permitting.
• Analytical mindset with good judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies, SCADA, and protection tasks.
• Travel to project sites to troubleshoot and commission systems.
• Support design studies for substations, transmission, and distribution.
• Develop technical reports with findings and conclusions.
• Assist with risk identification and project planning.
• Coordinate field/site work and permitting.

Skills

Protective Relaying

Power System Planning

Design Studies

Networking & Communications

Logic & Control

Technical writing

Field/site coordination

Risk assessment

Safety awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

BSEE / ABET-accredited

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Tools

AcSELerator Quickset

ETAP

PSCAD

PowerWorld

PSS/E

Python

Job description

WSP seeks an ESSP Electrical Engineer – Experience Professional to join our Freeport, ME office, with consideration for Ann Arbor, MI; Syracuse, NY; Orlando, FL; and Fort Mill, SC. You will perform electrical studies, SCADA, and protection tasks across generation, substations, and transmission, collaborating with the ESSP team to deliver reliable energy solutions.

The role involves varying project needs, applying power-system fundamentals, and working with software tools to support design and