Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer

Arcadis•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. This senior Lead Technical position involves interfacing directly with the Arcadis power delivery team, specifically the System Planning and Studies Team, on technical and project management assignments, project engineering, proposal management, and business development. The role requires day-to-day client engagement, project and proposal coordination, project execution, resource planning, and hands-on technical solutions. The incumbent is accountable for ensuring project execution aligns with all applicable codes and standards, including Arcadis’s policies and procedures (Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance, Quality Control). Collaboration with other Power Delivery departments (Project Engineering, Substation, Protection & Control Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Distribution Energy, Renewables) and other Arcadis business divisions is essential. The position involves coordinating the Power Delivery & Renewables (PD&R) team and performing all aspects of power system planning and studies for utility and developer clients in North America, as well as working with other renewable energy teams (wind, solar, green H2, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Power System Planning and Studies
Experienced with key North American US Market Operators (i.e. MISO, PJM, NE-ISO, NY-ISO, ERCOT, CAISO, SPP) policies, guidelines, regulations, rules, requirements and criteria as applicable to grid interconnection, performance and planning, testing, especially related to bulk power systems.
Experience in leading and/or performing planning/feasibility studies, interconnection studies, transient studies and systems analysis investigations for utility and developer clients in North America
Proficient with PSCAD and the PSS®E software package, including all modules for load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis.
Familiar with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools.
PE License certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. degree in Power Systems (Strongly Preferred)
HVDC experience

Responsibilities

Manage and grow System Planning & Studies team working with Power Delivery & Renewables Leader and Manager of System Planning and Studies group.
Ensure resource planning and utilization of system planning and studies team on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.
Perform and coordinate HVAC and HVDC power systems analysis activities including load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, small-signal stability analysis, reliability analysis, interconnection studies, system impact studies, etc.
Lead/oversee the continuous development of enhanced power system planning & studies processes, methodologies and tools for quality and efficiencies, and for ensuring being at the forefront of technical expertise and innovation in the industry.
Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery client's goal and business growth for the region.
Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team.
Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other system planning engineers.
Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
Work with Power Delivery & Renewables (PD&R) Leader to develop plans for client development, account growth, department growth, resource planning, winning and execution strategy, quality control improvement, and all project financial performance to meet PD&R team success.