Power System Engineer

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

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Power System Engineer in the Houston area to model, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems, microgrids, and data centers. The role emphasizes simulation, coding, and high-performance analysis for grid-connected and islanded operations.

The candidate should have a strong background in power systems, control, and renewable integration, with Python proficiency and experience with PSSE/PSCAD. Travel may be required for project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power systems and control (required).
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, control, renewable energy integration, data center microgrids, BESS, power flow, power quality, and grid-tied inverters.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience performing power flow studies, dynamic and transient stability analysis with PSSE/PSCAD.
• Experience with FMEA, RAM, RCA.
• Proficiency in Python for programming, automation, and scripting.
• Experience with ISO dispatch modeling (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; safety-compliant.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate simulation and optimization models for renewable energy systems including solar, wind, battery storage, microgrids, and data centers.
• Perform steady state, dynamic, and transient stability analyses for various projects.
• Conduct system reliability studies including FMEA, RAM, and RCA to de-risk operations.
• Run simulations, optimization, sensitivity analyses, and techno-economic evaluations for energy systems.
• Evaluate energy infrastructure integration in grid-connected and islanded modes.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams; communicate results via reports and presentations.
• Support white papers and strategic energy operations and planning efforts.

Skills

Power systems

Python

Data center microgrids

Renewable energy integration

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Python scripting

Job description

This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Power System Engineerwith expertise in renewable energy generation, battery storage (engineering and revenue streams analysis), and hybrid energy system’s modeling to join our team in Houston, TX. The following locations will also be considered: Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin for remote work. The successful candidate will contribute to modeling, analysis, and optimization of microgrids, utility-scale renewable energy systems, and data centers. The role emphasizes technical modeling, simulation, and coding to enable high-performance. Individuals with higher experience could be considered for senior level.

Your Impact

• Develop and validate simulation/optimization models for renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind, battery storage, hybrid microgrids, and data centers.
• Perform steady state, dynamic, and transient stability assessment studies for various projects.
• Perform system level reliability analysis including FMEA (failure mode, effects, and analysis), RAM (reliability, availability, and maintainability), RCA (root cause analysis) to de-risk the operation of energy systems.
• Perform simulations, optimization, sensitivity analysis, and techno-economic evaluation of renewable and mission-critical power systems.
• Evaluate energy infrastructure integration for grid-connected and islanded modes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including engineering and project management.
• Communicate technical results through clear documentation, reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Support white papers, and strategic energy systems operation and planning efforts.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in power systems and control.
• 5+ y ears of experience with power systems, control, renewable energy integration, data center microgrids, BESS systems, power flow analysis, power quality, and grid-tied inverter systems.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience performing power flow studies, dynamic and transient stability analysis using system modelling tools like PSSE and PSCAD.
• Experience performing reliability studies including FMEA (failure mode, effects, and analysis), RAM (reliability, availability, and maintainability), RCA (root cause analysis).
• Proficient in Python for programming, optimization, and automation scripts.
• Experience with system level dispatch modelling and optimization studies for various ISO's (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc. Or PhD. in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in power systems and control.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience with automation, optimization problems, and AI/ML applications in power and energy systems domain.
• Record of technical publications or presentations in power and energy system domain.
• Familiarity with data center electrical architecture, UPS systems, and energy backup strategies.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $89,600 - $156,600

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $83,200 - $136,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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