Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

AECOM • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in Power Systems and Modeling to support Energy Transition projects. This role requires deep expertise in areas such as transmission and distribution planning, generation interconnection, and electrical system modeling. The successful candidate will apply advanced methodologies in system planning, load forecasting, and grid modeling to anticipate future infrastructure needs driven by load growth, electrification, distributed energy resources (DER), and climate-related impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering and 4 years of relevant years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Highly motivated and independent self-starter.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Knowledge of industry standard computer software for the position (examples include software such as MS Office, CYME, PSCAD, PSS/E, ASPEN, ETAP.)

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise and strategic guidance to inform grid modernization initiatives, opportunities, and projects
• Evaluates, develops, and leads projects that have significant financial and operational impact.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, aligning project outcomes with client goals and industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utilities, and key energy stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and intellectually curious, with a proactive approach to delivering projects on time and within budget, and a solid understanding of the complexities involved in developing large-scale utility and energy projects.
• Plans, writes, and performs tasks for proposals and project deliverables.
• Collaborates across business lines and teams.
• Engages with technical and industry organizations to remain informed on emerging technology and relevant challenges in the utility sector.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
• Developing system models, simulating various scenarios, and generating detailed reports based on the outcomes.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees