Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

• Full-time
• State/Province: London, City of
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line: Energy
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower

We are delivering a better world by providing infrastructure consulting services worldwide. Our Energy business focuses on renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland, specializing in grid connection and network planning.

Role Overview

In this role, you will focus on developing and delivering grid connection services projects for utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland.

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
• Use 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 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Career development opportunities
• Technical practice networks and AECOM University
• Volunteering days

Equal Opportunity & Disability Accommodations

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.