Senior Electrical Engineer- Energy

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who will help anchor the Energy Team's delivery of projects. This role will be based in our East Geography (can be based out of our Boston, Chicago, New York, New Jersey or Washington DC offices) and is suited to a candidate who has both passion and experience finding opportunities for distributed energy microgrids, large scale EVSE charging infrastructure, leading technical and economic evaluation of systems, and evaluating conceptual opportunities for microgrid applicability. This role is focused on leading the engineering design of behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter energy applications.The successful individual will join an integrated and growing team of urban energy professionals across disciplines in a well-rounded service offering inclusive of energy modelers, campus thermal system engineers, electrical & power engineers, civil engineers, economic advisors, and resilience & sustainability consultants.The OpportunityLeading the preparation of design packages from conceptualization to construction documents for multidisciplinary energy projects up to 1000V. This includes drawings and calculations for single line diagrams, electrical layouts, utility plans, along with their associated specifications.Lead the Preparation of Interconnection Permits and Load Letters.Deliver feasibility studies and red flag reports.Produce Energy Modeling to quantify energy needs, and right-size equipment for a given set of parameters. Provide construction support.Present work product to client and be able to capture feedback.Develop technical proposal for prospective work.At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering.At least 8 years experience working in the renewable power generation sector at an urban or utility scale. Experience performing electrical engineering calculations as well as developing detailed design drawings and specification packages.PE license or eligible to obtain PE license, and willingness/ability to take on the Electrical Engineer of Record (EOR) role on projects.Must possess strong technical communication skills (writing and verbal) and be able to read and interpret technical literature and engineering plans. Ability to perform power system techno-economic evaluations using software such as PVSyst, Helioscope, Homer or Xendee software is preferred.Experience with AutoCAD software, modeling, design and/or analysis software is preferred.Ability to perform engineering and design calculations for utility scale facilities (solar, BESS, substation, wind, etc.) such as grounding study, short circuit study, cable ampacity study, load flow study, layout, yield study and AC/DC voltage drop calculation is preferred.Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your futureFlexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are availableBoston Hiring Range – Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Boston is $128,000 to $159,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Boston will differ. Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Our Application ProcessWe will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process. #LI-HA1