Manager, Systems Studies

Westwood-Professional-Services; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, a leader in engineering solutions, seeks a Manager of Systems Studies to oversee power system studies for renewable facilities including solar, wind, and energy storage.

You will lead a team of engineers, ensure modeling quality, and coordinate with clients and project managers to deliver technically sound studies on schedule.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10–15 years of experience in renewable energy power system modeling.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus.
• Direct experience with power system modeling tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM, CYME, PSSE, PSLF, ASPEN).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a growing team of electrical engineers performing power system studies.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for dynamic modeling and EMT analysis.
• Develop, review, and validate models for solar, wind, and energy storage facilities.
• Coordinate with project managers, vendors, and clients to align study scope and assumptions.
• Assist with proposals, technical scoping, and client presentations.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Fluent English

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

PE license

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

CYME

PSSE

PSLF

ASPEN

Job description

Description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc is hiring a Manager of Systems Studies to join our team! The Manager of Systems Studies leads the execution and technical oversight of power system studies for renewable generation facilities, including solar, wind, and energy storage projects. This role is responsible for managing and growing a team of engineers performing steady state and transient simulations, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and timely project delivery.

Leadership & Team Management

• Assist with the leadership and management of a growing team of electrical engineers performing electrical modeling and analysis for utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Oversee direct reports and support team growth and interaction.
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development within the systems studies team.
• Assist the Sr. Manager, Systems Studies with day-to-day project oversight and coordination, workload delegation, problem solving, and team leadership.

Technical Leadership & Quality

• Coordinate with project managers, protection engineers, equipment vendors, and clients to ensure alignment of study scope and technical assumptions.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for all dynamic modeling and EMT analysis deliverables.
• Develop, review, and validate power system models for renewable facilities, including solar, wind, and energy storage systems.
• Oversee routine electrical studies in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and ETAP and perform such studies as necessary to assist with team bandwidth.
• Assist with enforcing internal modeling standards, best practices, and quality control procedures.

Business Development

• Assist with business development efforts by contributing to proposals, technical scoping, and client presentations.

Requirements

• Approximately 10-15 years of experience in renewable energy and/or closely related power system modeling.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with a power systems focus.
• Direct experience using power system modeling and analysis tools, such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, CYME, PSSE, PSLF, or ASPEN.
• Direct experience performing most or all the following studies: short circuit and effective grounding, load flow and reactive power, power loss, insulation coordination, grounding, arc flash, harmonics, protection coordination, and concentric neutral induced voltage.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and providing technical oversight to engineers performing electrical systems studies.
• Must be detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality.
• Must be a supportive team player, capable of working effectively in cross-functional teams and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must be fluent in English and adept at technical writing.
• Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field with a power systems focus.
• Expertise in performing modeling and analysis with DIgSILENT PowerFactory and ETAP.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits:

Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.