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    Senior Power Systems Studies Engineer - Manchester, United Kingdom - AECOM

    AECOM
    AECOM Manchester, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Company Description

    Work with Us. Change the World.

    At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

    Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

    We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

    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 nearly 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.

    We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

    Job Description


    AECOM is seeking a Senior Engineer or Engineer (dependant on experience) to join our Grid & Energy Advisory team in the UK and Ireland Transmission and Distribution practice.


    You can be based in any of our locations in the UK and Ireland which includes Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, and St Albans.

    We will consider hybrid-working arrangements.

    Role Description


    The primary objective of this role is to assist the team in the development and delivery of power systems studies activities.


    You'll be expected to provide technical expertise into bids and proposals and to represent the company in client meetings as appropriate.

    Typical power systems studies activities (related to T&D projects) include:

    Planning studies for Transmission and Distribution System Operators


    Design studies for:
    HV projects (e.g. substations and energy storage systems)

    Grid connections for renewable and conventional generation

    Grid connections for key facilities such as water, ports, airports, datacenters, hospitals, and large commercial, industrial and public sector facilities

    HVDC and FACTS

    Grid modernisation projects

    Grid compliance studies for connection of new projects

    Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements

    Professionally qualified in Electrical Engineering (CEng or working towards)

    Proven power systems experience with capabilities in several of the follow areas such as:

    Steady-state studies such as load flow,

    Fault level and reactive compensation,

    Dynamic studies such as frequency and voltage stability,

    Harmonic analysis, power quality, filter design,

    Transient overvoltage and insulation coordination simulation studies (switching, lightning),

    Control interaction studies,

    Earthing and lightning protection studies,

    Protection coordination and arc flash studies

    Grid connection support to onshore and offshore developers.

    Coordinate across project disciplines, external subcontractors and remote offices such that technical risks are identified and mitigated, and all statutory and regulatory requirements are met

    Strong written and verbal communication skills; experienced in creating and presenting technical reports; and responding to clients' technical questions

    Ability to understand and communicate customer requirements, lead technical discussions with customers and develop client relationships

    Understanding of Systems Engineering principles and requirements management

    Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems

    Able to work to deadlines under pressure whilst maintaining the safety, quality and engineering integrity of the solution

    Prepared take part in working groups such as CIGRE, IET and other professional bodies

    Additional Information

    About AECOM


    AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

    On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

    Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

    AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022.

    See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

    Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

    You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

    Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.


    You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.


    AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

    We also provide a robust global well-being program.

    We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.


    Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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