Senior Power Systems Planning & Studies Engineer
Arcadis
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Job summary
Arcadis is seeking a Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer to lead the Power Delivery & Renewables team in North America. The role combines hands-on technical work with project leadership, client engagement, and business development to deliver high-impact power system studies and planning for utility and developer clients.
The ideal candidate has a PE license (PhD preferred) and deep expertise in PSCAD/PSS/E, HVDC, and interconnection studies, with travel up to 20% to client sites and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years in power system planning.
- Experience with North American market operators (MISO, PJM, NYISO, etc.) and interconnection studies.
- Proficiency with PSCAD and PSS/E for load-flow, short-circuit, and transient stability analysis.
- PE License required; PhD in Power Systems preferred; HVDC experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and grow the System Planning & Studies team; coordinate resources and quality reviews.
- Perform and coordinate power system analyses including load-flow, short-circuit, stability assessments.
- Act as Project/Proposal/Program/Account Manager and Technical Lead for client projects.
- Engage with clients and vendors for business development; travel up to 20%.
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Arcadis is seeking a Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer to lead the Power Delivery & Renewables team in North America. The role combines hands-on technical work with project leadership, client engagement, and business development to deliver high-impact power system studies and planning for utility and developer clients.
The ideal candidate has a PE license (PhD preferred) and deep expertise in PSCAD/PSS/E, HVDC, and interconnection studies, with travel up to 20% to client sites and
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