Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Analysis

AECOM seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in power systems analysis for grid-interconnected and islanded power generation projects. The role leads and executes studies assessing power system performance and reliability, and supports electrical engineering design and project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
• Serve as lead engineer on all size projects maintaining responsibility for deliverable development
• Coordination with the electrical design team to direct completion of engineering drawings (one-line diagrams, protection & control schemes, settings files, and metering/SCADA integration requirements)
• Perform steady-state and dynamic analyses, including load flow, short-circuit, contingency analysis, transient stability, frequency response, voltage stability, and motor starting
• Conduct protection and coordination studies, relay settings, arc flash assessments, and grounding studies in compliance with applicable standards
• Support interconnection applications including generator and inverter-based resources
• Execute islanded and microgrid analyses (black start, droop control, power-sharing, stability, protection, and resilience strategies)
• Develop and validate models (PSSE/PSLF/DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, PSCAD) and prepare comprehensive study reports and presentations
• Evaluate and optimize solutions for renewables, battery energy storage, CHP, and conventional generation projects
• Home office and field support of projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, controls, civil/structural, and construction) to integrate study results into design packages
• Participate in project and client meetings
• Interact with vendors, regulatory agencies and contractors
• Assist with internal and external presentations
• Occasional travel to client and/or project sites

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Relevant experience in mechanical engineering for power generation facilities
• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for power generation facilities
• Experience in engineer and design of Combined Cycle Plants and Nuclear Generation Stations
• Expert familiarity with industry codes and standards (IEC, NFPA, NERC CIP)
• Experience with specifying electrical equipment and hardware
• Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
• Proficiency with power system modeling software packages: ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT Aspen, etc
• Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, BIM 360)
• Demonstrated experience in participating in complex, multi-discipline programs/projects
• Successful experience working in remote and multi-discipline teams
• strong understanding and extensive experience in electrical engineering, controls design, and power generation projects