Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Analysis

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AECOM seeks an Electrical Engineer, Power Systems Analysis specializing in power system studies for grid-interconnected and islanded power generation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and executing comprehensive analytical studies that assess the performance and reliability of power systems.

AECOM's broad technical capabilities, global footprint and experience in executing large scale projects uniquely position us to lead in traditional steam, thermal power generation and advanced nuclear technologies. This includes being a part of the first-of-a-kind program with AECOM partners advancing the innovative stellarator technology to the world.

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding and extensive experience in electrical engineering, controls design, and power generation projects.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• 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 Power Factory, 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

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