THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Power System
Engineer with expertise in renewable energy generation, battery storage
(engineering and revenue streams analysis), and hybrid energy system’s modeling
to join our team in Houston, TX. The following locations will also be
considered: Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, and
Milwaukee, Wisconsin for remote work. The successful candidate will contribute
to modeling, analysis, and optimization of microgrids, utility-scale renewable
energy systems, and data centers. The role emphasizes technical modeling,
simulation, and coding to enable high-performance. Individuals with higher
experience could be considered for senior level.
YOUR IMPACT
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 (failure mode,
effects, and analysis), RAM (reliability, availability, and maintainability),
RCA (root cause analysis) to de-risk the 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.
Support white papers, and strategic energy systems operation and planning
efforts.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds,
resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related
policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds,
resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related
policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
WHO YOU ARE
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in power
systems and control.
5+ y ears 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 (failure mode,
effects, and analysis), RAM (reliability, availability, and maintainability),
RCA (root cause analysis).
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.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by
WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may
extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
MSc. Or PhD. in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in power systems
and control.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Experience with automation, optimization problems, and AI/ML applications in
power and energy systems domain.
Record of technical publications or presentations in power and energy system
domain.
Familiarity with data center electrical architecture, UPS systems, and energy
backup strategies.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and
financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include
coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement
savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental
leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance
at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $89,600 - $156,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful
applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to
internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to
ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits
and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s
sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $83,200 - $136,700
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of
Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic
location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the
posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on
circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by
local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading
engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local
communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors
and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in
the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more
than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our
clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing
health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their
careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be
essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to
get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National
Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or
other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring
document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has
expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at
hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or
other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the
right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation
will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing
service.