Power System Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Power System Engineer to model, analyze, and optimize microgrids, utility-scale renewables, and data centers across U.S. locations.

The role emphasizes advanced modeling, simulation, and coding to enable high-performance energy solutions. The candidate should have 5+ years in power systems with renewables, BESS, and grid analysis; Python proficiency is required; travel may be needed for project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, renewables, data centers, and BESS.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience with power flow studies and dynamic/transient stability using PSSE/PSCAD.
• Experience with reliability studies including FMEA, RAM, RCA.
• Proficient in Python for programming, optimization, and automation.
• Experience with ISO dispatch modelling (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate models for renewable energy systems, microgrids, and data centers.
• Perform steady state, dynamic, and transient stability assessments for diverse projects.
• Conduct system reliability analyses including FMEA, RAM, and RCA.
• Run simulations, optimization, and techno-economic evaluations of power systems.
• Evaluate energy infrastructure integration for grid-connected and islanded modes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and communicate results clearly.

Skills

Python

PSSE

PSCAD

RAM

FMEA

RCA

Power Flow

Dynamic Analysis

Data Centers

ISO Dispatch Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Python

Job description

This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong

Job Description

This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Power System Engineer with 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.

Who You Are

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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

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