Senior Power Systems Engineer

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This is an exciting time for AECOM’s Energy business as the energy market, and Renewable Energy in particular, continues to grow. Grid connection is becoming a critical area where proponents (utility providers and private investors and developers) are seeking specialised grid connection and network planning services across various life cycles from siting to feasibility stage, through to commissioning and on-going compliance monitoring during the operations phase. Our team is actively involved across both development and construction phase of the utility scale renewable energy projects throughout the UK and Ireland. Its a great time to join us!

In this role you will primarily focus on developing and delivering grid connection services projects. This is an exciting and diverse opportunity to take a step towards varied projects and work with across AECOM’s major Power and Energy clients throughout the UK and Ireland.

Here’s what you’ll do

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At AECOM, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within our Transmission and Distribution team. We believe that technology should empower you so that you can focus on creative problem-solving, successfully manage complexity and deliver exceptional results. By embracing advanced automation tools, we seek imaginative thinkers who are excited about leveraging these tools to drive efficiency and enhance our projects. Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure, where your unique insights and creativity will play a vital role in our success!

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At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here’s what we’re looking for

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com . At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of electrical design through power system studies; Undertake detailed power system/grid code compliance studies using tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS/E; Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables; Undertake grid connection due diligence including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment and capacity/constraints assessment; Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of the PS&E package; Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects; Perform or support on quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings; Prepare technical specification sections; Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements; Liaise with OEMs and clients to drive the technical outcomes; Support with bids/proposals

Requirements

Proven relevant professional experience working for an Engineering Design Consultancy or an OEM or Utility Network Planning and connections; Proven understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for both regulated and industrial networks; Strong understanding of the UK technical requirements (UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28) and guidelines for connecting new generators and loads (knowledge of the Ireland Grid Code is also beneficial); Proficient in PSCAD, PowerFactory and python scripting; Prior use of PSSE and ETAP expertise is desirable; Demonstrated understanding of control and protection principles of high voltage substation equipment, transmission lines, generators, transformers, reactive equipment, etc.; Basic understanding of power electronics and control systems related to renewable technologies; Exceptional levels of written and oral communication