Power Systems Engineer – Renewables & Microgrids

WSP Global Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a highly skilled Power System Engineer to lead analysis for renewable energy projects, BESS, and microgrids across multiple U.S. locations. You will model, simulate, and optimize system performance for grid-connected and islanded operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with PSSE/PSCAD, Python automation, and reliability assessments, and holds an Engineer in Training certification. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering focused on power systems.
• 5+ years in power systems, control, and renewable energy integration.
• EIT certification.
• Experience with PSSE/PSCAD for power flow and stability studies.
• Python proficiency for automation.
• Experience with ISO dispatch modelling (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Travel willingness as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate simulation/optimization models for renewable energy systems.
• Perform steady state, dynamic, and transient stability studies.
• Conduct reliability analyses including FMEA, RAM, RCA.
• Perform techno-economic evaluation of power systems.
• Evaluate energy infrastructure integration for grid-connected and islanded modes.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams.
• Present results in reports and stakeholder presentations.
• Support white papers and strategic planning efforts.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Power systems

Control systems

Python

PSSE/PSCAD

ISO dispatch modelling

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MSc/PhD (preferred)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

Python scripting

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a highly skilled Power System Engineer to lead analysis for renewable energy projects, BESS, and microgrids across multiple U.S. locations. You will model, simulate, and optimize system performance for grid-connected and islanded operations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years with PSSE/PSCAD, Python automation, and reliability assessments, and holds an Engineer in Training certification. Some travel may be required.