Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Analysis
About The Position
AECOM seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in power systems analysis for grid-interconnected and islanded power generation projects. The role leads and performs analytical studies to assess power-system performance and reliability, and includes electrical engineering design responsibilities across projects of varying sizes. The engineer coordinates electrical design teams, develops deliverables, supports project execution, and works with multidisciplinary teams and clients. The position may be performed remotely and/or from an AECOM Energy office in the United States, with a hybrid work model listed for the primary location in San Antonio, Texas. Occasional travel to client or project sites is required, as is in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. The role may support projects during construction, startup, and commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Relevant experience in mechanical engineering for power generation facilities.
- Strong understanding and extensive experience in electrical engineering, controls design, and power generation projects.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- 10 or more years of experience in mechanical engineering for power generation facilities.
- Experience in engineering and design of combined-cycle plants and nuclear generation stations.
- Expert familiarity with industry codes and standards, including IEC, NFPA, and NERC CIP.
- Experience specifying electrical equipment and hardware.
- Startup and commissioning field experience.
- Proficiency with power-system modeling software such as ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT, and Aspen.
- Experience working in collaborative model environments such as Navisworks and BIM 360.
- Demonstrated experience participating in complex, multidisciplinary programs or projects.
- Successful experience working in remote and multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform electrical engineering design work on assigned projects.
- Serve as lead engineer on projects of all sizes and maintain responsibility for deliverable development.
- Coordinate the electrical design team and direct completion of engineering drawings, including one-line diagrams, protection and control schemes, settings files, and metering and SCADA integration requirements.
- Perform steady-state and dynamic analyses, including load flow, short-circuit, contingency analysis, transient stability, frequency response, voltage stability, and motor starting.
- Conduct protection and coordination studies, relay settings, arc-flash assessments, and grounding studies in compliance with applicable standards.
- Support interconnection applications for generators and inverter-based resources.
- Execute islanded and microgrid analyses, including black start, droop control, power-sharing, stability, protection, and resilience strategies.
- Develop and validate power-system models and prepare study reports and presentations.
- Evaluate and optimize solutions for renewable energy, battery energy storage, combined heat and power, and conventional generation projects.
- Provide home-office and field support during construction, startup, and commissioning.
- Perform quality-control reviews of work developed by others.
- Collaborate with mechanical, controls, civil/structural, and construction teams to integrate study results into design packages.
- Participate in project and client meetings.
- Interact with vendors, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
- Assist with internal and external presentations.
- Travel occasionally to client and/or project sites.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
- Paid time off and leaves of absence.
- Voluntary benefits and perks.
- Flexible work options.
- Well-being resources and employee assistance program.
- Business travel insurance.
- Service recognition awards.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Training and development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
