Power System Planning & Study Engineer

Arcadis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,187 - 129,385; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO annually

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Power System Planning & Study Engineer in Chicago, Illinois, to join our Power Delivery team. This role requires at least 5 years of experience in power system analysis and planning, focusing on HVAC and HVDC studies for clients primarily in North America.

The position involves delivering thorough planning studies, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with various engineering departments. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and a competitive salary range of $68,187 - $129,385.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in power system study analysis and planning.
• Familiar and experienced with North American Market Operators' criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver various complex power system study projects.
• Perform and review power systems analysis activities.
• Deliver accurate planning and study deliverables that meet industry standards.

Skills

PSS®E software proficiency

Power system analysis

Load-flow analysis

Transient stability analysis

Knowledge of North American Market Operators

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PSS®E

TARA

PSLF

DigSILENT

DSA Tools

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Power System Planning & Study Engineer to join our Power Delivery team. Arcadis’s Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. This is a technical position within the Power Delivery unit of Arcadis. The role consists of coordinating and developing the Power System Planning & Study team, performing HVAC and/or HVDC planning and feasibility studies, interconnection studies, transient studies and systems analysis investigations for clients in North America primarily, and globally. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, and Renewables teams, as well as other Arcadis divisions on related system studies and power sector master plans.

Role accountabilities

• Support, develop, and deliver various complex power system study and planning projects within regulated, non-regulated, developer, or other industrial clients.
• Perform and review power systems analysis activities including load‑flow, short‑circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, small‑signal stability analysis, system impact study, reliability analysis, etc.
• Perform planning/system performance studies and transient studies for compliance with prevailing standards, criteria, and good engineering practice.
• Deliver accurate and thorough planning, studies, system design, report summary and other client system study deliverables that meet industry standards and specifications and good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
• Be responsible for QA on client reports and deliverables.
• Maintain close coordination and assist other relevant Arcadis Business Units and Practices for cross‑selling and cross‑staffing opportunities. Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.

Travel of up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally, may be required.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in power system study analysis and planning.
• Proficient with the PSS®E software package, including load‑flow, short‑circuit, and transient stability analysis. Experience with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable.
• Familiar and experienced with key North American Market Operators (MISO, PJM, NE‑ISO, NY‑ISO, CAISO, ERCOT, SSP, AESO, IESO) policies, guidelines, regulations, rules, requirements, and criteria applicable to grid interconnection, performance and planning, especially related to bulk power systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $68,187 - $129,385. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.