Senior Technical Lead - Microgrids

AECOM; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead for Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage to join our Energy Team. This hybrid role focuses on planning, designing and delivering microgrid and BESS projects, with client interface and team leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will develop detailed designs, perform ROI analyses and guide projects from feasibility through construction using industry tools like Homer PRO and Helioscope. U.S. travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering plus 8 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience in microgrid design and architecture with energy storage knowledge.
• Knowledge of microgrid controls, regulatory aspects, and renewables.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for planning, design and construction of microgrid/BESS projects.
• Interface with clients to identify needs and communicate engineering solutions.
• Coordinate internal resources and subcontractors for execution.
• Develop cost estimates to determine ROI for projects.
• Write technical reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Develop microgrid solutions using Homer Grid/PRO and similar tools.
• Review solar design packages and energy production modeling.
• Travel within the United States as required.
• Assist recruit and build a high-performing project team.

Skills

Microgrid design

Energy storage systems

Microgrid controls

Site interface

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Homer PRO

Helioscope

Homer Grid

Job description

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead for Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage to join our growing Energy Team. This position is HYBRID.

This position will provide technical oversight and also perform technical tasks for planning, feasibility, design and construction projects on a variety of projects focusing on Microgrid, BESS and renewable energy projects.

The successful candidate should be a dynamic, self-directed individual with an excellent understanding of developing, designing and implementing microgrid solutions for a wide variety of end-uses.

• Interface regularly with the clients to identify project needs, communicate engineering solutions, and strengthen client relationships.
• Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in coordinated successful execution of projects
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for the technical execution of scope
• Develop cost estimates to determine ROI
• Write technical reports to communicate findings to clients and stakeholders
• Develop detailed microgrid solutions utilizing industry recognized software (e.g. Homer Grid)
• Review or originate solar engineering design packages
• Review or originate energy production modeling
• Developing and maintaining good client relationships across the portfolio
• Lead and support development of technical proposals.
• Training others to learn project management skills
• Occasional travel within the United States will be required
• Assist recruit and build a team of professionals to support the growth strategy

DCS—Energy

AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic solutions that improve and modernize generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, advisors, and project managers who advance energy solution and infrastructure to meet our varied Clients needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Relevant experience in energy services or related industry with:
• Microgrid design and architecture as well as knowledge of energy storage systems
• Knowledge of advancements in microgrid controls as well as up to date on regulatory and legislative aspects of microgrid deployment
• Knowledge of renewable technologies and all components of microgrids and energy storage.
• Single line diagrams
• Experience utilizing software related to microgrid and renewables (e.g. Homer PRO, Helioscope)
• Capability of developing detailed design documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Working knowledge of microgrid and battery regulations in large population centers such as California and New York
• Experience in CAISO processes
• PE license in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience leading complex technical projects in multiple locations