Hybrid Power Systems Engineer – Renewables & Microgrids

WSP Global Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a highly skilled Power System Engineer in the U.S. to model and optimize renewable energy systems, battery storage, and hybrid energy concepts. You will perform stability analyses, reliability studies, and techno-economic evaluations across diverse projects and data centers.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, prepare clear technical documents, and contribute to energy planning and white papers. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems specialization.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, renewables, BESS, grid-tied inverters.
• ETC: Power flow studies, dynamic/transient stability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop/validate simulation/optimization models for renewables, BESS, microgrids.
• Perform steady state, dynamic, and transient stability assessments.
• Conduct reliability analyses (FMEA, RAM, RCA) for energy systems.
• Execute techno-economic evaluations and optimization studies.
• Evaluate grid integration for grid-connected and islanded operation.
• Communicate results via reports and stakeholder presentations.
• Support white papers and strategic energy planning activities.
• Adhere to company Code of Conduct and project requirements.

Skills

Python

Power flow analysis

Dynamic stability

PSSE

PSCAD

Data center microgrids

Engineering in Training

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, power systems

Engineer in Training Certification

MSc/PhD (Preferred)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a highly skilled Power System Engineer in the U.S. to model and optimize renewable energy systems, battery storage, and hybrid energy concepts. You will perform stability analyses, reliability studies, and techno-economic evaluations across diverse projects and data centers.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, prepare clear technical documents, and contribute to energy planning and white papers. Occasional travel may be required.