Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

AECOM
Bristol
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Skills: ["Communication"]

Develop and deliver grid connection services projects across utility-scale renewable energy developments and construction phases. Conduct power system studies and grid-code compliance assessments using tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E, and perform grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk and capacity/constraints analysis. Support PS&E deliverables, quality control reviews, technical specifications, and bid/proposal inputs while liaising with OEMs and clients across the UK and Ireland.

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Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Develop and deliver grid connection services projects across utility-scale renewable energy developments and construction phases. Conduct power system studies and grid-code compliance assessments using tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E, and perform grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk and capacity/constraints analysis. Support PS&E deliverables, quality control reviews, technical specifications, and bid/proposal inputs while liaising with OEMs and clients across the UK and Ireland.
Location: Bristol
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support delivery of electrical design through power system studies.
  • •Undertake detailed power system and grid-code compliance studies using PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E.
  • •Undertake grid connection due diligence, including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment, and capacity/constraints assessment.
  • •Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates for projects.
  • •Prepare technical specification sections and support quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings.

Key Requirements

  • •Proven professional experience in an Engineering Design Consultancy, an OEM, or Utility Network Planning and connections.
  • •Understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for regulated and industrial networks.
  • •Strong knowledge of UK technical requirements (UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28) for connecting new generators and loads (Ireland Grid Code knowledge is beneficial).
  • •Proficiency in PSCAD, PowerFactory, and python scripting.
  • •Demonstrated understanding of control and protection principles for high voltage substation equipment and related power system equipment.
Experience:Renewable energyTransmission & distributionGrid connectionsUK energyElectrical design
Skills:Communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PowerFactoryPSCADPSS/EPython scriptingPSSEETAP

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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