Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

AECOM
Glasgow
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Skills: ["Written communication","Oral communication"]

Develop and deliver grid connection services for utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. Conduct power system and grid-code compliance studies and due diligence (grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk and capacity assessment), supported by tools like PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E. Collaborate on interdisciplinary reviews, prepare technical specifications, support estimates and bid/proposal work, and liaise with OEMs and clients to drive technical outcomes.

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Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Develop and deliver grid connection services for utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. Conduct power system and grid-code compliance studies and due diligence (grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk and capacity assessment), supported by tools like PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E. Collaborate on interdisciplinary reviews, prepare technical specifications, support estimates and bid/proposal work, and liaise with OEMs and clients to drive technical outcomes.
Location: Glasgow
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support electrical design delivery through power system studies.
  • •Undertake grid-code compliance studies using tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E.
  • •Perform grid connection due diligence including prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment, and capacity/constraints assessment.
  • •Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates for projects.
  • •Provide input to technical specification sections, quality control reviews, engineering budget/schedule, and bids/proposals.

Key Requirements

  • •Proven relevant experience in an engineering design consultancy, OEM, or utility network planning and connections context.
  • •Strong understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for regulated and industrial networks.
  • •Knowledge of UK technical requirements including the UK Grid Code and related guidelines for connecting generators and loads (Ireland Grid Code knowledge is beneficial).
  • •Proficiency with PSCAD, PowerFactory, and Python scripting (prior PSSE and ETAP experience is desirable).
  • •Demonstrated understanding of high-voltage control and protection principles, plus basic power electronics and renewable-related control systems.
Skills:Written communicationOral communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PowerFactoryPSCADPSS/EPSSEETAPPythonGrid codeUK Grid CodeG99G5/5P28Ireland Grid Code

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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