Senior Power Systems Engineer

Overview

In this role you will develop and deliver grid connection and network planning services for UK and Ireland renewable energy projects. You will work within AECOM’s Energy team to support design, studies, due diligence, and budget/schedule inputs for major power projects. You’ll collaborate across disciplines to ensure code compliance and high-quality deliverables, leveraging automation to drive efficiency. This opportunity lets you shape grid integration for utility-scale renewables in a global engineering practice.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• global collaboration and mobility

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design through power system studies
• Perform grid code compliance studies using tools like PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS/E
• Participate in interdisciplinary project reviews
• Conduct grid connection due diligence including prospecting, optioneering, risk and capacity assessments
• Contribute to PS&E package components across discipline
• Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates
• Perform/assist with design calculation and drawing quality control
• Prepare technical specification sections
• Provide input to engineering budget and schedule
• Liaise with OEMs and clients to influence technical outcomes
• Assist with bids and proposals

Key requirements

• Proven experience in an Engineering Design Consultancy or OEM/Utility Network Planning and connections
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes
• Knowledge of UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28 (Ireland Grid Code beneficial)
• Proficient in PSCAD, PowerFactory and Python scripting
• Desirable: PSSE and ETAP experience
• Understanding of high voltage substation control and protection principles
• Basic understanding of power electronics and renewable technology control systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Excellent communication
• Collaborative problem-solving
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• PSCAD
• PowerFactory
• PSS/E

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