Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Engineer to join their growing Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team. The successful candidate will support transmission planning studies and model development, collaborate with engineers and clients, and produce high-quality technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform or lead transmission planning studies, including power flow and contingency analysis, short circuit analysis, dynamic stability analysis, and reactive power studies.
- Execute project tasks in accordance with established scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Prepare reports including study assumptions, findings, and recommendations.
- Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
- Collaborate with and mentor junior engineers to support the development of transmission planning teams.
- Maintain and grow knowledge of Transmission Planning guides, standards, and industry practices.
- Support business development activities, including proposal development, budget estimates, and client meetings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- 7 to 10 years of direct experience in performing steady-state contingency analysis and stability analysis of large power system networks.
- Hands-on experience with multiple power system software packages such as PSS/E, PSLF, DSA Tools, TARA, PowerWorld, ASPEN, and/or PSCAD.
- Ability to automate changes and re-balance planning cases with engineering judgment.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering.
- Python scripting.
- Professional Licensure/Certification.
- Experience performing system impact studies in multiple US markets and networks.
- Experience developing and tuning dynamic models for new and existing transmission resources.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,200/yr - $195,800/yr