WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago
Lead Systems Engineer
WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, specializing in power delivery and generation. They are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with expertise in renewable energy systems and hybrid energy modeling to contribute to modeling, analysis, and optimization of energy solutions.
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Responsibilities
Develop and validate simulation models for renewable energy systems including solar PV, wind, battery storage, hybrid microgrids, and data centers
Conduct power systems modeling for data centers, including UPS systems, generator integration, redundancy (e.g., N, N+1, 2N), and failure mode analysis
Perform data center reliability modeling using probabilistic techniques
Create Python-based tools for simulation, optimization, scenario analysis, and techno-economic evaluation of renewable and mission-critical power systems
Evaluate energy infrastructure integration for grid-connected and islanded modes in both utility and data center applications
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including engineering and project management
Communicate technical results through clear documentation, reports, and stakeholder presentations
Support proposals, white papers, and strategic energy planning efforts
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, with specialization in power systems, energy systems, or data center infrastructure
10+ years of relevant experience required
Proficient in Python for simulation, numerical modeling, and data processing
Experience with renewable energy integration, load flow analysis, power quality, and grid-tied inverter systems
Experience with dispatch modeling and revenue optimization of BESS systems in various ISO's (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, etc)
Familiarity with industry-standard simulation tools: MATLAB/Simulink, ETAP, HOMER, or PSSE
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Experience with mission-critical facility design, power redundancy modeling, or battery energy storage applications for data centers
Knowledge of optimization techniques, economic dispatch, or grid service monetization
Experience with real-time simulation or hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
Record of technical publications or presentations in energy systems or reliability modeling
Experience with Monte Carlo simulation and Markov chains
PhD in Electrical Engineering
Strong foundation in data center electrical architectures, UPS systems, reliability modeling, and energy backup strategies
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
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