Power System Studies Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM  is looking for a Senior Power System Studies Engineer to join our team in The Netherlands.

Here is what you will do:

System Design and Engineering:

• Develop and implement designs for power system components, including substations, transformers or renewable projects
• Perform power system studies and analyses, including load flow, short circuit, arc-flash, stability, and reliability assessments

Project Management:

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of power system projects
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure timely project completion
• Prepare cost estimates, project reports, and resource allocation plans

System Analysis and Optimization:

• Conduct power system modelling and simulations to identify and resolve potential issues
• Optimize system performance through the implementation of advanced technologies and best practices
• Monitor system performance and recommend upgrades or modifications as needed

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure all designs and projects comply with industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NERC), company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Stay updated with the latest technological advancements and industry best practices.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare technical documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and maintenance procedures.
• Generate reports on project progress, system performance, and inspection outcomes.

Qualifications

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 4+ years of experience in transmission line design, analysis, or construction
• Fluency in English, Dutch language is required
• Experience in delivering construction projects in the Netherlands is essential
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong understanding of electrical and structural principles related to transmission substations and network grid

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in performing Grid Connection related (Digsilent, ETAP, PSSE/PSCAD/ Equivalent) dynamic or advanced power system studies is mandatory
• Experience in preparation of technical study reports for Renewable Energy Grid Connection works (Wind Farm / Solar PV / Hybrid / BESS / Other Equivalent) is desirable
• Experience in protection coordination studies
• Experience in working as technical expert in consultancy firm is desirable
• Exposure to International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is recommended
• Proficiency in engineering software tools (e.g., AutoCAD).

Additional Information

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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.