Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Power Systems Engineer
Senior power systems engineer delivering grid connection studies & design for UK/Ireland projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position offers exposure to a variety of power and energy clients and involves detailed power‑system and grid‑code compliance studies, grid connection due diligence, and support for electrical design. You will lead aspects of medium to large projects, guide junior engineers, and contribute to business improvement initiatives, bids and client liaison. • Conduct detailed power‑system and grid‑code compliance studies using PowerFactory, PSCAD and PSS/E. • Perform grid connection due diligence, including prospecting, optioneering, risk and capacity assessment. • Carry out power‑system studies for industrial projects such as water‑treatment plants. • Support electrical design delivery through power‑system analysis. • Lead components of medium to large‑scale projects. • Mentor and guide entry‑level engineers. • Drive business process improvement initiatives. • Prepare bids and proposals. • Liaise with OEMs and clients to achieve technical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power studies
- ▸grid compliance
- ▸due diligence
- ▸electrical design
- ▸project lead
- ▸client liaison
What You Bring
• Proven experience in engineering design consultancy, OEM or utility network planning. • Strong knowledge of transmission and distribution planning and customer connection processes. • Familiarity with UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28 and, beneficially, Ireland Grid Code. • Proficient in PSCAD, PowerFactory and Python scripting. • Experience with PSSE and ETAP (desirable). • Understanding of control and protection principles for high‑voltage equipment. • Basic knowledge of power electronics and control systems for renewable technologies. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Experience conducting comprehensive compliance studies (steady‑state, harmonic, dynamic, SSO). • Experience navigating NESO/DNO/TO review periods for compliance study submissions.
Requirements
- ▸pscad
- ▸powerfactory
- ▸python
- ▸psse
- ▸etap
- ▸grid code
Benefits
AECOM provides a range of core and personalised benefits, including a flexible hybrid working model, career development programs such as AECOM University, technical practice networks, volunteering days and wellbeing resources tailored to your lifestyle. We celebrate diversity and neurodiversity, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates who need them, and we encourage individuals with disabilities to apply through our Disability Confident Interview Scheme. The position is based in Glasgow, UK, with a hybrid work model allowing you to work from the office, remotely or at client sites, while contributing to a safe, respectful workplace that values every employee’s unique talents.
Work Environment
Hybrid