Transmission Planning Engineer (PSCAD Specialist)

WSP is an engineering and energy infrastructure company seeking an experienced Transmission Planning Engineer (PSCAD Specialist) for its Electrical Studies, SCADA, and Protection team. The role supports electromagnetic transient transmission planning studies, develops and tunes PSCAD models and controls, prepares technical documentation, collaborates with clients and engineers, and mentors junior staff.

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. When applicable, work with equipment manufacturer models
• Perform model tuning of control parameters to meet performance requirements using both generic and manufacturer-specific models. When applicable, work with equipment manufacturers on model parameter tuning
• 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
• Performs 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
• Works proficiently both as an individual contributor and as part of a team
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of engineering work, leveraging automation, AI tools, etc
• 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

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 with a focus on supporting projects that meet customer needs
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing technical topics effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to junior team members and promote adherence to QA/QC
• Must reside and work within the United States
• Prior leadership experience is preferred
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Professional Licensure/Certification
• Hands-on experience with multiple power system software packages such as PSS/E, PSLF, DSA Tools, TARA, PowerWorld, and ASPEN
• Experience performing system impact studies in multiple US markets & networks
• Expert in NERC compliance with extensive study experience
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired