Principal Electrical Studies Engineer – Renewables Grid

Westwood Professional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services seeks an experienced electrical engineer in Plano, TX to design and optimize utility-scale renewable plants, including wind, solar, and storage. You will perform comprehensive electrical studies and ensure interconnection with the grid while mentoring junior engineers.

You will build detailed models for short-circuit, load flow, harmonics, insulation coordination, protection coordination, and loss analyses using tools like DIgSILENT PowerFactory and ETAP,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• PE or equivalent license required.
• 7 years in electrical plant design and power systems studies.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize utility-scale renewable plants (wind, solar, storage).
• Perform comprehensive electrical studies and interconnection testing.
• Mentor junior studies engineers and collaborate with clients.

Skills

Power systems analysis

Python scripting

Team mentoring

Client coordination

Electrical design

Education

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

PSSE

PSLF

CAPE

CYMCAP

SEL-AcSelerator

Job description

Westwood Professional Services seeks an experienced electrical engineer in Plano, TX to design and optimize utility-scale renewable plants, including wind, solar, and storage. You will perform comprehensive electrical studies and ensure interconnection with the grid while mentoring junior engineers.

You will build detailed models for short-circuit, load flow, harmonics, insulation coordination, protection coordination, and loss analyses using tools like DIgSILENT PowerFactory and ETAP,