Senior Power Systems Engineer
21 hours ago
Company Description
At AECOM, weâre delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether itâs improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. Weâre one global team â" 47,000 strong â" driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youâre 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 â" 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts â" planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers â" leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and letâs get started.
**Job Description**:
Our successful nationwide Energy business has a new opportunity for an experienced Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch. As part of our high performing, dynamic team, the Senior Power Systems Engineer contributes to the growth and success of the wider ANZ Energy business, specifically the ANZ Power Systems modelling business.
Working within our close-knit team of energy specialists, you will be responsible for the power systems modelling and design of HV transmission, distribution and generation projects throughout Australia, NZ and the world. You will contribute to the design of critical electrical infrastructure in Australasia and the Pacific that will ultimately improve the reliability and quality of supply to these communities.
**Day to day responsibilities include**:
+ Undertaking detailed power system/grid code compliance studies using tools such as PSS/E, PSCAD and Digsilent’s PowerFactory
+ Undertaking grid connection due diligence including grid prospecting, connection optioneering, risk assessment and capacity/constraints assessment
+ Supporting and advising clients on the best technical and commercial outcomes for their projects
+ Delivering concept and detailed design of HV substation systems
+ Leading and managing design projects
+ Supporting business process improvement initiatives
+ Writing technical design reports
+ Developing connections with colleagues in other NZ, Australian and global offices to develop new business.
**Qualifications**:
+ Proven professional experience working for a design consultancy, OEM or utility network
+ Good understanding of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes for regulated and industrial networks.
+ Experience in detailed grid connection studies using PSS/E-PSCAD and Digsilent’s PowerFactory including PSS/E-PSCAD benchmarking and Model Acceptance Test (MAT).
+ Proficient in Python Scripting.
+ Experience in managing designs for renewables connection projects at transmission or distribution level.
+ Demonstrated understanding of control and protection principles of high voltage substation equipment, transmission lines, generators, transformers, reactive equipment, etc.
+ Basic understanding of power electronics and control systems related to renewable technologies.
+ Demonstrated experience in preparing technical design documentation/reports.
+ Exceptional levels of written and oral communication.
+ Accredited CPEng or working towards Chartership status would be advantageous.
Additional Information
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM 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 wo
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