High Voltage Power Systems Engineer — Grid & Protection

WSP in the U.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Denver, CO is seeking a High Voltage Power Systems Engineer to contribute to the ESSP team on projects involving electrical studies, SCADA, and protection.

You will work on protective relaying, power system planning, design studies, networking, and control logic, with travel as needed to project sites. A background in ABET-accredited electrical engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree required.
• 3–5 years of design or device configuration experience in relevant disciplines.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles and project-related issues.
• Analytical mindset with sound judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical studies, SCADA, and protection studies for projects.
• Support a broad range of activities or specialize in a specific area.
• Write technical reports with findings and conclusions.
• Assist with risk identification, design concepts, and remediation activities.
• Assist with work plan prep and field/site coordination.
• Travel to project sites for testing, commissioning, and documentation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Self-leadership

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering)

BSEET(BS Electrical Engineering Technology)

BSCE (BS Computer Engineering)

Tools

AcSELeratorQuickset (SEL-5030)

AcSELeratorArchitect

GE EnerVista

ASPEN OneLiner

GridscapeX (CAPE)

SKM-PTW

ETAP

RSCAD/RTDS

PSS/E

PSLF

PowerWorld

DSA Tools

Python Scripting

CDEGS

ATP-EMTP

PSCAD

POLARIS-EMF

COMSOL Multiphysics

TFlash

Job description

WSP in Denver, CO is seeking a High Voltage Power Systems Engineer to contribute to the ESSP team on projects involving electrical studies, SCADA, and protection.

You will work on protective relaying, power system planning, design studies, networking, and control logic, with travel as needed to project sites. A background in ABET-accredited electrical engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience is required.