Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Engineer (PSCAD Specialist) to join their Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection (ESSP) team. The successful candidate will support electromagnetic transient (EMT) transmission planning studies and model development, collaborate with engineers and clients, and produce high-quality technical documentation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform EMT work for network studies, generation and load interconnection tasks, and microgrid modeling.
- Develop generation, load, and asset models based on provided designs.
- Perform model tuning of control parameters to meet performance requirements.
- Develop controls for resources including power plant controllers, grid-following and grid-forming inverter-based resources, synchronous generation, STATCOMs, and FACTS equipment.
- 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 performing transmission planning studies, including electromagnetic transient (EMT) studies.
- PSCAD experience including complex controls interactions, inverter and rotating generation, detailed FACTS modeling, grid-forming controls knowledge, and sub-synchronous studies.
- Experience developing and tuning PSCAD models for new and existing transmission resources.
- Ability to work successfully in a dynamic team environment.
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,200/yr - $195,800/yr