Senior Power Systems Engineer

Overview

As part of AECOM’s Energy team, you will develop and deliver grid connection services for utility-scale renewable projects across the UK and Ireland. You will work with major Power and Energy clients to advance projects from feasibility to commissioning while applying power system studies and grid code compliance. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage technical outcomes and budgets, driving efficient, compliant design delivery. This role offers exposure to diverse projects and the chance to shape grid integration at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible work locations
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design delivery through power system studies
• Conduct grid code compliance studies using PSCAD, PowerFactory and PSS/E
• Participate in interdisciplinary reviews of project deliverables
• Perform grid connection due diligence including prospecting, optioneering, risk assessment and capacity/constraints analysis
• Apply expertise across the PS&E package lifecycle
• Develop construction cost estimates and effort estimates for projects
• Lead or assist with quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings
• Prepare technical specification sections
• Contribute to engineering budgets and schedules to meet project requirements
• Liaise with OEMs and clients to drive technical outcomes
• Support bids and proposals

Key requirements

• Relevant professional experience in an Engineering Design Consultancy, OEM, or utility network planning and connections
• Understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for regulated and industrial networks
• Strong knowledge of UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28; Ireland Grid Code knowledge beneficial
• Proficient in PSCAD, PowerFactory and Python scripting
• Prior use of PSSE and ETAP desirable
• Understanding of control and protection principles for HV substation equipment, transmission lines, generators, transformers, reactive equipment
• Basic understanding of power electronics and control systems in renewables
• Excellent written and oral communication

• exceptional written and oral communication
• PSCAD
• PowerFactory
• PSS/E
• PSSE
• ETAP

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