Power Systems Engineer - Renewables & Microgrids

WSP Global Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 83,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Power System Engineer with expertise in renewable energy integration, BESS, and microgrids. The role focuses on modeling, reliability studies, and techno-economic evaluation for grid-connected and islanded power systems.

The position requires strong Python skills, PSSE/PSCAD experience, and the ability to work with ISO dispatch models (ERCOT/CAISO/PJM). Travel may be required; remote work options are available in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a power systems focus.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems, renewables integration, data center microgrids, BESS, grid-tied inverter systems.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience with power flow studies and dynamic/transient stability using PSSE/PSCAD.
• Proficient in Python for programming, optimization, and automation.
• Experience with ISO dispatch modelling (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM).

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 clear documentation, reports, and stakeholder presentations.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Python programming

Dynamic stability analysis

PSSE/PSCAD experience

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

ISO dispatch modelling

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Power System Engineer with expertise in renewable energy integration, BESS, and microgrids. The role focuses on modeling, reliability studies, and techno-economic evaluation for grid-connected and islanded power systems.

The position requires strong Python skills, PSSE/PSCAD experience, and the ability to work with ISO dispatch models (ERCOT/CAISO/PJM). Travel may be required; remote work options are available in the US.