Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer

WSP • Meridian, ID

10h • $107,500 - $177,300

About The Position

WSP is hiring a Lead Professional Electrical Engineer focused on grid modernization for its Distribution Advanced Studies Team. The position is based in Boise, Idaho, with Denver, Colorado; Kansas City, Missouri; and Redmond, Washington also considered. The engineer will lead and support project work for electric utility clients, primarily focused on modernizing distribution grids. Responsibilities include developing and reviewing solutions for utility distribution systems, collaborating with clients, project teams, and technology vendors, and delivering practical recommendations to improve reliability, resilience, efficiency, and operational performance. The position involves coordinating multiple projects and serving as a technical grid-modernization resource within a collaborative team. Some travel is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for large capital projects.
• Understanding of basic to advanced engineering theories and principles, including researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work across teams, self-motivate in completing assigned tasks, and take initiative to learn new topics.
• Strong command of English and demonstrated written and oral communication skills, including presenting information, facilitating meetings, and providing direction to others.
• Ability to successfully pass client background screening processes.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, justify, and provide ongoing support for utility distribution grid modernization programs, including FLISR; volt-var optimization and related programs such as IVVC and CVR; distribution resiliency; ADMS; transportation electrification; DER solutions such as DERMS, NWA/NWS, and hosting capacity; and advanced planning techniques such as 8760 and Quasi Static Time Series Analysis.
• Build collaborative relationships with utility clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams; develop study assumptions, align project objectives, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Lead complex grid modernization initiatives and develop project execution frameworks and delivery approaches that improve consistency, quality, and scalability.
• Build and develop project teams through coaching, technical mentorship, and project leadership.
• Develop and communicate technical insights through visualization and reporting tools that support client decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership for strategic initiatives and build trust with clients and internal stakeholders through sound engineering judgment and consistent delivery.
• Track project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with professionals and engineers across disciplines on proposal development and business development opportunities.
• Participate in industry working groups and standards committees, including IEEE, CIGRE, IEC, and ANSI.
• Contribute to technical papers and deliver presentations at industry conferences.
• Learn and support other disciplines, such as Protection, Planning, and SCADA.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior