[Hiring] Technical Lead, Grid Modernization @WSP

Role Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Technical Lead, Grid Modernization to support our Energy business across the United States. This position may be based remotely anywhere within the United States.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for utility, power generation, microgrid, renewable energy, data center, and critical infrastructure projects within WSP's growing Grid Modernization practice. The selected candidate will lead the development of control system architectures, functional requirements, integration strategies, testing programs, and technical reviews to support reliable and resilient power system operations. The role serves as a trusted technical advisor to clients and project teams while coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and technology specialists.

This position works closely with project managers, clients, equipment suppliers, system integrators, and engineering teams involved in:

• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS)
• Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
• SCADA systems
• DCS platforms
• PLCs
• RTUs
• Microgrid controllers
• Related operational technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in utility, power generation, industrial energy, microgrid, data center, or critical infrastructure control systems.
• Demonstrated technical leadership on complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:
  • EMS
  • ADMS
  • DERMS
  • SCADA
  • DCS
  • PLC/RTU systems
  • Plant or Microgrid Control Systems
• Experience developing system requirements, control architectures, specifications, interface definitions, and integration strategies.
• Experience reviewing vendor designs and managing integration activities.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, operational acceptance, and reliability-focused design principles.
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and client engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining technical quality and project commitments.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant technical credential.
• Experience supporting data center power systems and critical infrastructure facilities.
• Experience integrating generation assets, BESS, UPS systems, plant controllers, and rapidly changing electrical loads.
• Experience supporting grid-connected and islanded system operations, restoration strategies, and coordination with protection and power system studies.
• Familiarity with utility and industrial communication protocols, OT network architecture, cybersecurity frameworks, and NERC reliability standards.
• Consulting, Owner's Engineer, proposal development, technical procurement, or independent design review experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on supporting employee well-being and long-term success.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings programs.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Other programs designed to support employees throughout their careers.