Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

AECOM•San Diego, CA

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. The responsibilities include providing technical expertise and strategic guidance for grid modernization initiatives, evaluating and leading projects with significant financial and operational impact, and serving as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders. The role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with utilities and energy stakeholders, planning and performing tasks for proposals and project deliverables, collaborating across business lines, and engaging with technical organizations to stay informed on emerging technology. The engineer will analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems, apply problem-solving approaches and engineering theory, and develop system models, simulate various scenarios, and generate detailed reports.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Engineering
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.
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.