Grid Modernization Engineer - Distribution & DER Solutions

WSP Global Inc.; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Mid-Level Grid Mod Engineer to join the Distribution Advanced Studies Team. The role focuses on distribution grid modernization, including FLISR, Volt-Var optimization, ADMS, and DER solutions across multiple US locations such as Richmond, VA, Fort Mill, SC, and Atlanta, GA.

Travel is expected. The position emphasizes collaboration with utility clients and internal teams to develop practical recommendations that improve reliability, resilience, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of post-education electrical engineering experience on large capital projects.
• Strong English communication, written and oral.
• Willing to pass client's background screening.
• Safety conscious and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Modernize distribution grid programs including FLISR and Volt-Var optimization.
• Develop and review ADMS, DER solutions, and advanced planning techniques.
• Collaborate with utility clients, project teams and vendors to deliver practical recommendations.
• Lead grid modernization initiatives and build scalable delivery frameworks.
• Mentor project teams and contribute to technical papers and industry standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

EIT Certification

PE Licensure

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Mid-Level Grid Mod Engineer to join the Distribution Advanced Studies Team. The role focuses on distribution grid modernization, including FLISR, Volt-Var optimization, ADMS, and DER solutions across multiple US locations such as Richmond, VA, Fort Mill, SC, and Atlanta, GA.

Travel is expected. The position emphasizes collaboration with utility clients and internal teams to develop practical recommendations that improve reliability, resilience, and efficiency.