Power Systems Engineer - Microgrids, Renewables & Storage

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including health and

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Power System Engineer to join our team in the United States with emphasis on renewable energy integration, battery storage, and microgrid modeling.

The role focuses on modeling, analysis, and optimization of microgrids, utility-scale renewables, and data centers, using advanced simulation and coding to drive high-performance outcomes. The position supports hybrid work across Houston, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Charlotte, Raleigh, Milwaukee, and other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in power systems and control.
• 5+ years 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, RAM, RCA.
• 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.
• Uphold workplace safety and policies.
• Ability to work schedules beyond typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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, RAM, RCA to de-risk 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 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 and conduct.

Skills

Python programming

Power systems engineering

Technical communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

MSc/PhD preferred (Electrical Engineering)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Power System Engineer to join our team in the United States with emphasis on renewable energy integration, battery storage, and microgrid modeling.

The role focuses on modeling, analysis, and optimization of microgrids, utility-scale renewables, and data centers, using advanced simulation and coding to drive high-performance outcomes. The position supports hybrid work across Houston, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Charlotte, Raleigh, Milwaukee, and other locations.