Power System Engineer

WSP • Houston, TX

2d • $89,600 - $156,600 • Remote

About The Position

WSP is seeking a technically strong Power System Engineer to join its team. The role focuses on renewable energy generation, battery storage engineering and revenue-stream analysis, and hybrid energy system modeling. The successful candidate will contribute to modeling, analysis, and optimization of microgrids, utility-scale renewable energy systems, and data centers, with an emphasis on technical modeling, simulation, and coding. The position is based in Houston, Texas, with Austin, Dallas, Denver, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Milwaukee also considered for remote work. Candidates with greater experience may be considered at a senior level.

The engineer will develop and validate models; perform power-system stability and reliability studies; evaluate system integration, optimization, and economics; and collaborate with engineering and project management teams. The role also includes communicating technical findings, supporting publications and strategic planning, following WSP policies and safety requirements, and handling other responsibilities as business needs require. Schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek, and occasional travel may be required.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in power systems and control, at least five years of relevant experience, Engineer in Training certification, and proficiency in Python and power-system modeling tools such as PSSE and PSCAD. A master's or doctoral degree, professional licensure or certification, and experience in automation, optimization, AI/ML, technical publications, or data-center electrical architecture are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, specializing in power systems and control.
• At least 5 years 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 and dynamic and transient stability analysis using system modeling tools such as PSSE and PSCAD.
• Experience performing reliability studies, including FMEA, RAM, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Python for programming, optimization, and automation scripts.
• Experience with system-level dispatch modeling and optimization studies for ISOs such as ERCOT, CAISO, and PJM.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, specializing in power systems and control.
• Professional licensure or certification.
• Experience with automation, optimization problems, and AI/ML applications in power and energy systems.
• Record of technical publications or presentations in the power and energy systems domain.
• Familiarity with data-center electrical architecture, UPS systems, and energy backup strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate simulation and 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 projects.
• Perform system-level reliability analyses, including FMEA, RAM, and root cause analysis, to reduce operational risk.
• Conduct simulations, optimization, sensitivity analyses, and techno-economic evaluations of renewable and mission-critical power systems.
• Evaluate energy infrastructure integration in grid-connected and islanded modes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering and project management teams.
• Communicate technical results through documentation, reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Support white papers and strategic energy-system operation and planning efforts.
• 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, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 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: Mid Level