Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Analysis

AECOM•San Antonio, TX

2d•$135,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

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 executes analytical studies assessing power-system performance and reliability, and performs electrical engineering design work across projects of varying size. The engineer develops deliverables, coordinates electrical design, and integrates study results into project design packages in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role includes analyzing traditional steam and thermal generation, advanced nuclear technologies, renewables, battery energy storage, combined heat and power, and conventional generation. AECOM offers remote work flexibility and/or work from Energy offices in multiple U.S. locations, with the position listed as hybrid. Home-office and field support may be provided during construction, start-up, and commissioning, with occasional travel to client or project sites. AECOM’s Energy practice provides consulting, engineering design, energy engineering, procurement, and construction services for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. The practice works across generation, distribution, storage, and demand-side infrastructure to advance cleaner, secure, and sustainable energy solutions. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship and relocation are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

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.
Start-up 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/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 generator 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 using relevant modeling software, and prepare comprehensive study reports and presentations.
Evaluate and optimize solutions for renewable energy, battery energy storage, CHP, and conventional generation projects.
Provide home-office and field support during construction, start-up, and commissioning.
Perform quality-control reviews of work developed by others.
Collaborate with mechanical, controls, civil/structural, and construction teams to incorporate 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.