About the job
Begin your journey with us and evolve your career.
Are you excited to become part of a team that thrives on innovation and passion? Join our esteemed Transmission & Distribution division as we seek a Senior Power Systems Engineer to integrate into our multidisciplinary team. In this stimulating role, you'll be pivotal in developing and delivering grid connection services projects while providing crucial support to our wider T&D business.
As the energy sector, especially Renewable Energy, witnesses remarkable growth, this is a pivotal moment for AECOM's Energy business. Grid connection has become a focal point for stakeholders, including utility providers and private investors, who are increasingly looking for specialized grid connection and network planning services throughout various project life cycles—from initial siting and feasibility stages to commissioning and ongoing compliance monitoring during operational phases. Our team actively engages in both the development and construction phases of large-scale utility renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland. This is an exciting time to join us!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting detailed power system/grid code compliance studies using software tools such as PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E.
- Performing grid connection due diligence, encompassing grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment, and capacity/constraints assessment.
- Executing power system studies for various industrial projects, including water treatment facilities.
- Facilitating the delivery of electrical design through power system studies.
- Leading components of medium to large-scale projects.
- Mentoring junior engineers.
- Contributing to business process improvement initiatives.
- Preparing bids and proposals.
- Collaborating with OEMs and clients to achieve technical objectives.
Enjoy the Benefits.
At AECOM, we offer a comprehensive suite of core and customized benefits aimed at supporting your future and well-being, tailored to your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model that promotes a work-life balance tailored to your needs, access to technical practice networks, AECOM University, and dedicated volunteering days.

