Senior/ Principal Power System Engineer – PLEXOS & Power System Specialist

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. A Little Bit More About Your Role With your help we can become a leader in the energy transition to net zero with the adoption of innovative technologies, renewables and the transformation of existing assets on the journey to a decarbonised society. You will be leading and delivering a range of projects with a focus on PLEXOS and power system studies, collaborating with experts across WSP to deliver high-quality technical solutions. As part of the role, you will be involved in writing and reviewing technical reports and proposals, bidding activities and maintaining client relationships, as well as supporting and training team members. Therefore, an ability and enthusiasm to have direct client contact and generate good client relationships is essential. In your role you will participate in the delivery of the following activities using PLEXOS: Capacity expansion planning; Electricity market modelling; Generation portfolio optimisation studies (co-located Solar/Wind + BESS); Resource adequacy studies; Power system steady studies such as load flow, fault level and reactive compensation; Dynamic studies such as frequency and voltage stability; Harmonic analysis/ power quality/ filter design; Transient overvoltage and insultation coordination simulation studies (switching/lightning); Control interaction studies; Earthing studies; Protection coordination and Arc Flash studies; and Grid connection support to onshore and offshore developers. In addition to this, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the following studies (depending on your previous experience) In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Include Delivering consulting work related to the various types of power systems studies and analysis, primarily focused on PLEXOS-based studies while also supporting some of the other power system studies delivered by the WSP Power Systems Team. Providing technical and project management leadership to support the project team in the successful delivery of consulting work. Ensuring technical quality of delivery of power systems projects, reports and proposals. Building and maintaining key client relationships to effectively position power systems services and secure future business. Leading the development and delivery of project proposals and identifying areas where services/skill sets can be integrated through multi-disciplinary working. Lead on excellence in PLEXOS and experience in at least one of the following power systems software packages : DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, IPSA or CDEG. What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate A Degree in Electrical Engineering with Power Systems specialisation. Experience in power systems consulting. A network of industry contacts and clients. Proactive and highly motivated to meet customer requirements. Focus on quality, ensuring excellence of deliverables for both project reports and proposals and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often working on multiple projects/ proposals at any one time. Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself? With us, you can. Apply today. #LI-JC3