Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid & Renewables Innovator

Aecom2; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced engineer to support electrical design through power system studies and grid connection due diligence across UK renewables projects. You will use PSCAD, PowerFactory, and Python scripting to ensure compliance with UK Grid Code and related standards, and collaborate across disciplines to drive technical outcomes.

The role emphasizes the development of budgets, schedules, and bids, with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career development within

Qualifications

• Proven relevant professional experience working for an Engineering Design Consultancy or an OEM or Utility Network Planning and connections.
• Proven understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for both regulated and industrial networks.
• Strong understanding of the UK technical requirements (UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28) and guidelines for connecting new generators and loads (knowledge of the Ireland Grid Code is also beneficial)
• Proficient in PSCAD, PowerFactory and python scripting
• Prior use of PSSE and ETAP expertise is desirable
• Demonstrated understanding of control and protection principles of high voltage substation equipment, transmission lines, generators, transformers, reactive equipment, etc.
• Basic understanding of power electronics and control systems related to renewable technologies
• Exceptional levels of written and oral communication

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of electrical design through power system studies
• Undertake detailed power system/grid code compliance studies using tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS/E
• Participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables
• Undertake grid connection due diligence including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment and capacity/constraints assessment
• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of the PS&E package
• Develop construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects
• Perform or support on quality control reviews of design calculations or drawings
• Prepare technical specification sections
• Provide input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements
• Liaise with OEMs and clients to drive the technical outcomes
• Support with bids/proposals

Skills

Transmission & distribution planning

UK Grid Code knowledge

Strong communication

Tools

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Python scripting

PSSE

ETAP

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced engineer to support electrical design through power system studies and grid connection due diligence across UK renewables projects. You will use PSCAD, PowerFactory, and Python scripting to ensure compliance with UK Grid Code and related standards, and collaborate across disciplines to drive technical outcomes.

The role emphasizes the development of budgets, schedules, and bids, with a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career development within