Grid Modernization Engineer: Distribution & Smart Grids

WSP in the U.S.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 107,500 - 177,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Bereavement leave

Voting/absences for civic duties

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer for our Boise, ID office, with consideration of Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; or Redmond, WA. You’ll contribute to the Distribution Advanced Studies Team and help modernize utility distribution systems through planning, analysis, and implementation of programs like FLISR, Volt-Var, and ADMS.

You will interact with diverse teams, lead technical tasks on complex projects, and prepare visualizations and calculations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of post-education experience delivering design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Strong written and oral English communication and ability to present recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Modernize utility distribution systems including planning, justification, and ongoing support of grid modernization programs.
• Prepare data visualizations, tables, charts, and sketches for analysis and presentation.
• Lead assignments with technical leadership and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate across disciplines and participate in industry groups; travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

EIT/PE Licensure

Job description

WSP is seeking a Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer for our Boise, ID office, with consideration of Denver, CO; Kansas City, MO; or Redmond, WA. You’ll contribute to the Distribution Advanced Studies Team and help modernize utility distribution systems through planning, analysis, and implementation of programs like FLISR, Volt-Var, and ADMS.

You will interact with diverse teams, lead technical tasks on complex projects, and prepare visualizations and calculations for stakeholders.