Renewable Energy Design Engineer

Westwood Professional Services is seeking an Electrical Studies Engineer in Middleton, WI, to design and optimize utility-scale renewable energy plants. Responsibilities include conducting electrical system studies, developing models, and ensuring compliance with interconnection requirements. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in modeling software. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
Job Overview

We are looking for an Electrical Studies Engineer to join our team at Westwood Professional Services, Inc. This is a unique opportunity to work on exciting projects in the renewable energy sector, focusing on the design and optimization of utility-scale renewable plants.

As an Electrical Studies Engineer, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive electrical system studies, ensuring compliance with interconnection requirements and seamless integration of renewable assets into the power grid.
Key Accountabilities
• Collaborate with lead design engineers and clients to develop electrical models and studies supporting the project design process.
• Develop accurate system models representing the plant in design, performing various studies, including short circuit and effective grounding, load flow and reactive power, harmonics, insulation coordination, power and energy loss, concentric neutral induced voltage, arc flash, grounding, lightning risk assessments, and transient studies for switching and overvoltage.
• Deliver high-quality written reports conveying study results within the project schedule.
• Cultivate relationships with internal project leads, project managers, external clients, owners, and related engineers.
• Evaluate the work of others performing similar studies to ensure product quality prior to client submission.
Essential Qualifications
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical plant design and system studies.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, or a substantially similar field having a power systems focus, from an accredited institution.
• Substantial experience and knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy systems, including wind, solar, and battery storage plants, emphasizing system design and grid integration.
• Familiarity with common electrical system studies, including short circuit, load flow and reactive power, and others.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering modeling software, such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory (preferred), ETAP, PSCAD, SKM Power*Tools, PSSE, PSLF, or similar software.
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong command of the English language and ability to convey ideas effectively in writing.
• Meticulous attention to detail, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality and compliance.