Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer

Arcadis; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 113,933 - 222,739; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a highly motivated Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. This senior position involves leading technical projects, managing client relationships, and enhancing power system methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in PSCAD and PSSE. Join a diverse team dedicated to sustainability and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in Power System Planning and Studies.
• Experience with North American market operators.
• Proficiency in planning studies and systems analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage System Planning & Studies team.
• Perform HVAC and HVDC power systems analysis.
• Lead development of planning methodologies.

Skills

Power System Planning

Project Management

Client Engagement

Team Leadership

Technical Solution Delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. degree in Power Systems

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

TARA

PSLF

DigSILENT

Job description

Overview

Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer

Base pay range

$113,933.00/yr - $222,739.00/yr

Role description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team. Arcadis’ Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. This is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery & Renewable unit. The role requires interfacing with the Arcadis power delivery team, including the System Planning and Studies Team, with technical and project management assignments, project engineering, proposal management and business development. The incumbent will manage day-to-day client engagement, project and proposal coordination, project execution, resource planning, and hands-on technical solution delivery. The position ensures project execution in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including Arcadis policies and procedures (Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control). The incumbent will work closely with other Power Delivery departments and Arcadis business divisions and sectors. The role involves coordinating the Power Delivery & Renewables (PD&R) team and performing hands-on all aspects of power system planning and studies for utility and developer clients in North America. It also involves collaboration with other renewable energy teams (e.g., wind, solar, green H2) within Arcadis. As part of the PD&R team, you will help improve quality of life.

Role accountabilities

• Manage and grow System Planning & Studies team working with Power Delivery & Renewables Leader and Manager of System Planning and Studies group. Ensure resource planning and utilization of the team on large/complex projects and perform quality reviews.
• Perform and coordinate HVAC and HVDC power systems analysis activities including load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, small-signal stability analysis, reliability analysis, interconnection studies, system impact studies, etc.
• Lead/oversee the continuous development of enhanced power system planning & studies processes, methodologies and tools for quality and efficiencies, and for ensuring leadership in technical expertise and innovation.
• Act as Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Program Manager, Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan, develop, and grow power delivery clients’ goals and business growth for the region
• Serve as a mentor to junior team members. Conduct quality assurance/quality control on the work of other system planning engineers. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and vendors to support business development and project execution.
• Collaborate with the Power Delivery & Renewables (PD&R) Leader to develop plans for client development, account growth, department growth, resource planning, winning and execution strategy, quality control improvement, and overall project financial performance to meet PD&R team success.

Travel up to 20% to client sites and meetings, within North America and potentially internationally, may be required.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Power System Planning and Studies with experience on North American market operators (MISO, PJM, NE-ISO, NY-ISO, ERCOT, CAISO, SPP) policies, guidelines, regulations, rules, requirements, and criteria as applicable to grid interconnection, performance and planning, testing, especially related to bulk power systems.
• Experience in leading and/or performing planning/feasibility studies, interconnection studies, transient studies and systems analysis investigations for utility and developer clients in North America
• Proficiency with PSCAD and PSSE software (load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability). Familiarity with alternative planning tools (TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, DSA Tools).
• PE License certification is required.

Preferred

• Ph.D. degree in Power Systems (Strongly Preferred)
• HVDC experience

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone’s contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact.

You’ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Join Arcadis to create a legacy for your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Arcadis is 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 prohibited by law.

Benefits

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions, including medical, dental, and vision; EAP; 401K; STD; LTD; AD&D; life insurance; paid parental leave; reward & recognition program; optional wellbeing benefits; adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. Nine paid holidays and 20 days of PTO accrue per year. Salary range is $113,933 - $222,739. Actual salaries vary based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.