Senior Electrical Engineer – Urban Energy & Microgrid

Arup; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

401(k) with up to 10% match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to anchor the Energy Team’s delivery of projects. Based in our East Geography with offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, New Jersey or Washington DC, this role focuses on distributed energy, microgrids and large EV charging infrastructure.

You will lead design packages, interconnection work, energy modeling, and technical proposals, collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to deliver front‑of‑ and behind‑the‑meter energy solutions for urban and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 8+ years experience in renewable power generation at urban or utility scale.
• Experience performing electrical engineering calculations and developing detailed designs and specs.
• PE license or eligible to obtain PE license; willing to take on EOR role.
• Strong technical communication (writing/reading) and ability to interpret technical literature and plans.
• Experience with power system techno-economic evaluations using software such as PVSyst, Helioscope, Homer or Xendee preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD software and related design/analysis tools preferred.
• Ability to perform engineering and design calculations for utility-scale facilities (grounding, short circuit, cable ampacity, load flow, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of design packages from conceptualization to construction documents for multidisciplinary energy projects up to 1000V.
• Lead the Preparation of Interconnection Permits and Load Letters.
• Deliver feasibility studies and red flag reports.
• Produce Energy Modeling to quantify energy needs and right-size equipment.
• Provide construction support.
• Present work product to client and capture feedback.
• Develop technical proposals for prospective work.

Skills

Strong technical communication

Power system techno-economic analysis

AutoCAD

Utility-scale electrical design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PVSyst

Helioscope

Homer

Xendee

Job description

Arup is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to anchor the Energy Team’s delivery of projects. Based in our East Geography with offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, New Jersey or Washington DC, this role focuses on distributed energy, microgrids and large EV charging infrastructure.

You will lead design packages, interconnection work, energy modeling, and technical proposals, collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to deliver front‑of‑ and behind‑the‑meter energy solutions for urban and