Senior Electrical Studies Engineer

Westwood Professional Services; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Studies Engineer to lead electrical model development for utility-scale renewables, including wind, solar, and storage.

The role ensures interconnection compliance, grid integration, and mentorship of junior engineers. Responsibilities include creating detailed models and performing short‑circuit, load flow, harmonics, insulation coordination, transient studies, producing reports, and coordinating with clients, owners, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus required.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy or similar systems.
• Knowledge of electrical system studies: short-circuit, load flow, reactive power, harmonics.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical models and studies to support project design.
• Create detailed system models and perform short‑circuit, load flow, harmonics, insulation coordination, and transient studies.
• Produce written reports conveying study results within project schedule.
• Coordinate with internal project leads, managers, clients, owners and external engineers.
• Mentor and train junior studies engineers; review others’ work for quality.

Skills

Electrical plant design

System studies

Power system studies

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems focus)

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems) – preferred

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

PSCAD

SKM PowerTools

PSSE

PSLF

Job description

Senior Electrical Studies Engineer

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

A senior electrical studies engineer at Westwood plays a pivotal role in the design and optimization of utility-scale renewable plants, including wind, solar, and battery storage facilities. The focus of the role is on performing comprehensive electrical system studies, ensuring compliance with interconnection requirements, seamless integration of renewable assets into the power grid, and mentoring junior studies engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work with lead design engineers and clients to develop electrical models and studies to support the project design process.
• Develop detailed system models that accurately represent the plant and perform a variety of studies, including short‑circuit and effective grounding, load flow and reactive power, harmonics, insulation coordination, power and energy loss, concentric neutral induced voltage, arc flash, grounding, lightning risk assessments, and transient studies for switching and overvoltage.
• Produce written reports conveying study results within the project schedule.
• Coordinate with internal project leads, project managers, external clients, owners, and related engineers such as independent and owner’s engineers.
• Mentor, guide, and assist in training junior studies engineers.
• Review the work of others performing similar studies to ensure product quality prior to client submission.

Requirements

• Approximately 5–10 years of experience in electrical plant design and system studies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or a substantially similar field with a power systems focus, from an accredited institution.
• Experience and knowledge of utility‑scale renewable energy or similar systems, including wind, solar, and battery storage plants, with an emphasis on system design and grid integration.
• Good working knowledge of common electrical system studies, including short‑circuit, load flow and reactive power, and others.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with common electrical engineering modeling software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory (preferred), ETAP, PSCAD, SKM Power*Tools, PSSE, PSLF, or similar software for performing detailed system modeling and simulations.
• Must be detail‑oriented, with strong problem‑solving skills and a commitment to quality.
• Must be a supportive team player, capable of working effectively in cross‑functional teams and managing relationships with external vendors and stakeholders.
• Must have a positive and supportive attitude and be interested in being part of a growing team.
• Must be self‑motivated and capable of working efficiently independently.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or a substantially similar field with a power systems focus, from an accredited institution.
• Proficiency with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, WinIGS, and/or CDEGS.
• Proficiency with Python and/or VBA.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits

Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law.