Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Senior Professional

Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer - Senior Professional

WSP in the U.S. invites applicants to join our Denver, CO office as a Transmission Planning & Studies Engineer – Senior Professional. This role collaborates with our SCADA and Analytical Services Team to deliver innovative engineering solutions for public and private sector projects.

Provide technical assistance and guidance for multi‑site and phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, design, development, and construction of utility, industrial, and commercial scale projects. Routinely support research, design, concept development, and construction of transmission and distribution substations, power distribution, power regulation, renewable energy, and protection and control systems.

• Lead network studies for utilities and ISOs, mentoring others and driving project success.
• Interface with other engineers to prepare computer‑based models and perform power system studies on utility transmission & distribution systems and industrial/commercial electrical power systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, system impact studies, reactive compensation studies, critical clearing time, stability (transient & dynamic), long/short range planning studies, short circuit, load flow, interconnection model development, power factor correction, and related studies.
• Self‑manage time and communicate complex technical issues to decision‑makers and project teams.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, in adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualified candidates bring a strong background in electrical engineering and transmission planning studies.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in transmission planning.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience with PSS/E.
• Experience with leading projects and mentoring others.
• Familiarity with ERCOT, its interconnection processes, and its system impact study requirements.
• Willing to travel (up to 10% at times).
• Ability to work successfully in a customer‑focused, project‑oriented environment.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• MSEE or PhD.
• Five (5)+ years experience with PSS/E.
• Seven to ten (7‑10) years of experience in transmission planning studies.
• Familiarity with additional RTOs regarding interconnection process and system impact studies.
• PE registration (or equivalent).
• Additional desirable software: PSLF, TARA, PSCAD, Aspen Oneliner, ETAP, Power World and others as applicable.
• Coding experience and automation development.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting and/or naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 – $125,510. WSP USA reserves the right to offer amounts above or below this range based on qualifications and market conditions.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to deliver solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies unless a signed Service Agreement is in place.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.