Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

AECOM
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: IT Operations (Systems/Network Admin)Skills: ["Written communication","Oral communication","Quality control","Interdisciplinary collaboration"]

Develop and deliver grid connection services projects supporting electrical design through power system studies for UK and Ireland utility-scale renewable projects. Conduct detailed grid code compliance and power system studies using PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E, and perform due diligence such as grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment, and capacity/constraints evaluation. Collaborate on interdisciplinary reviews, quality checks, technical specifications, and bids while liaising with OEMs and clients to drive technical outcomes.

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2 months ago

Senior / Principal Power Systems Engineer

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Job Summary

Develop and deliver grid connection services projects supporting electrical design through power system studies for UK and Ireland utility-scale renewable projects. Conduct detailed grid code compliance and power system studies using PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E, and perform due diligence such as grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment, and capacity/constraints evaluation. Collaborate on interdisciplinary reviews, quality checks, technical specifications, and bids while liaising with OEMs and clients to drive technical outcomes.
Location: London
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 tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E.
  • •Conduct grid connection due diligence including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment, and capacity/constraints assessment.
  • •Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts; support quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings.
  • •Prepare technical specification sections, provide input to engineering budgets/schedules, and liaise with OEMs and clients for technical outcomes; support bids/proposals.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Hybrid WorkingVolunteering Days

Key Requirements

  • •Proven professional experience working for an engineering design consultancy, OEM, or utility network planning and connections role.
  • •Strong understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for regulated and industrial networks.
  • •Working knowledge of UK technical requirements (UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28) and guidance for connecting new generators and loads (Ireland Grid Code knowledge beneficial).
  • •Proficiency with PSCAD, PowerFactory, and python scripting; prior PSSE and ETAP experience desirable.
  • •Demonstrated understanding of control and protection principles for high-voltage substation equipment, transmission lines, generators, transformers, and reactive equipment, plus exceptional written and oral communication.
Skills:Written communicationOral communicationQuality controlInterdisciplinary collaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PowerFactoryPSCADPSS/EPythonPSSEETAPUK Grid CodeG99G5/5P28

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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