Overview

Power Systems Simulation Engineer (EMT/PSCAD) role at WSP. We are seeking a highly skilled Electromagnetic Transients (EMT) Studies Expert to join our Power Systems Consulting team. The successful candidate will analyze and improve the transient performance of power systems, ensuring the stability, reliability, and resilience of electrical grids. This individual will provide expert-level insights into the integration of renewable energy sources, HVDC systems, and FACTS devices, and will conduct detailed simulations and assessments to support critical operational and planning decisions.

Responsibilities

• Model and simulate the performance of renewable energy sources (e.g., wind, solar) and converter-based systems (e.g., HVDC, STATCOM, SVC) including their control systems to assess their impact on the grid.


• Develop models for EMT simulations based on real-world data and equipment specifications, ensuring accurate representation of grid components.


• Conduct EMT simulations for power systems using PSCAD to analyse system behaviour under transient conditions.


• Perform detailed electromagnetic transient studies, such as switching and fault studies, equipment energisation, TRV/ZMP studies, insulation coordination studies and others with the aim to evaluate the system's transient response and support equipment design.


• Analyse voltage transients, switching overvoltages, and lightning surges, providing recommendations for equipment protection and system improvements.


• Lead or participate in grid compliance studies (especially EMT), ensuring that generation and transmission projects meet regulatory and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grid integration of renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and smart grid technologies.


• Knowledge of national grid codes and standards (e.g., Grid Code, ENTSO-E, NERC, CIGRE).


• Knowledge of grid-forming technology and the different control architectures and implementations.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can assess how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance: Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.


• Inclusivity & Belonging: We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work and promoting a culture of inclusion and belonging. We have employee resource groups to support this culture.


• Health & Wellbeing: Thrive wellness program, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), and menopause support package.


• Flex your time: WSP My Hour program to take one hour daily for personal activities, with flexible time adjustments; part-time and flexible working arrangements; option to purchase additional leave; use of bank holiday entitlement as needed.


• Your development: We invest in training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.


• #WeAreWSP: Commitment to equality and disability confidence; interview all disabled applicants who meet essential criteria and provide workplace adjustments as needed.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Part-time


• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology


• Industries: Professional Services