Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer

About the role

The Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer will be involved in projects with WSP’s Distribution Advanced Studies Team and contribute to a growing organization that meets clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Plan, justify, and support the modernization of utility distribution systems through FLISR, Volt-Var Optimization, or other similar programs (IVVC, CVR)
• Support Distribution Resiliency initiatives through ADMS (Advance Distribution Management Systems)
• Develop and implement electrification strategies for transportation
• Design and manage DER Solutions (DERMS, NWA/NWS, Hosting Capacity)
• Utilize advanced planning techniques such as 8760 and Quasi Static Time Series Analysis
• Collaborate with various professionals and engineers across different disciplines
• Prepare data and visualizations for interpretation and presentation
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Present findings and analyses at industry conferences and working groups
• Exercise ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience as an electrical engineer
• Understanding of engineering theories and principles, including research, evaluation, and recommendation making
• Ability to work effectively across teams and take initiative
• Strong command of English language with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Passing client’s background screening processes
• Basic OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) and basic first aid/CPR training

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• EIT Certification or PE Licensure
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave, and bereavement leave
• Compensation range: $107,500 - $177,300 per year (all locations), $100,800 - $166,400 per year (Colorado only)