Electrical Engineer (BESS Focus)

AECOM is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support renewable energy projects across the US Energy Practice, with a focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS). The role designs and supports solar PV and BESS projects through their full lifecycle, from feasibility and detailed design to construction, start-up, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff

Work with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities

Solar PV and BESS system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems

Solar PV and BESS system energy production modelling

Developing construction and equipment specifications

Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)

Engineering development and support of construction drawing developments – one lines, network diagrams, etc

PV and BESS system cost estimation and payback evaluations

DC and low to medium voltage power distribution design

Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning

Participating in and presenting at meetings including those requiring occasional travel

Preferred

Current professional engineering license (PE) and ability to attain additional states by comity

8+ years of relevant experience preferred

Proficient in industry software such as Homer, NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope

MV AC Collection System Design Experience

Protection and Controls Experience

Knowledgeable in power system modeling in ETAP and/or SKM

Strong familiarity with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855

Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.)

Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks

Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish

Capable of system financial estimation (Capex, Opex), PPA recommendation and calculating ROI

Special design experience: floating PV, fuel cells, agrivoltaics, super capacitors, etc

Field construction and commissioning experience

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Homer

NREL SAM

ForgeSolar

HelioScope

MV AC Collection System Design

Controls

Power System Modeling

ETAP

SKM

NEC

IBC

NFPA 855

Utility Practices

NESC

IEEE Standards

PIP Standards

EPC Project Experience

Design-Build Project Experience

End-to-End Project Delivery

CAPEX Estimation

OPEX Estimation

PPA Recommendation

ROI Calculation

Floating PV Design

Fuel Cell Design

Agrivoltaics Design

Supercapacitor Design

Field Construction

Commissioning

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Engineering Leadership

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include paid time off and leaves of absences.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include voluntary benefits and perks.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include flexible work options, well-being resources, and an employee assistance program.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include business travel insurance and service recognition awards.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.

Freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

Award-winning training and development programs designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills.

Company

Infrastructure consulting and engineering services for public and private clients

Dallas, Texas, USA

http://www.aecom.com/

Founded in 1990

10001+ employees

Qualifications

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Engineering related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Demonstrated experience in design and integration of utility-scale renewable and battery storage systems

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Current professional engineering license (PE) and ability to attain additional states by comity

8+ years of relevant experience preferred

Proficient in industry software such as Homer, NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope

MV AC Collection System Design Experience

Protection and Controls Experience

Knowledgeable in power system modeling in ETAP and/or SKM

Strong familiarity with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855

Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.)

Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks

Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish

Capable of system financial estimation (Capex, Opex), PPA recommendation and calculating ROI

Special design experience: floating PV, fuel cells, agrivoltaics, super capacitors, etc

Field construction and commissioning experience

BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Engineering related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Required skills

Professional Engineer (PE) License, HOMER, NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, HelioScope, Medium-Voltage AC Collection System Design, Protection and Controls, Power System Modeling with ETAP or SKM, NEC, NFPA 855, Utility Practices and Industry Standards NESC, Utility Practices and Industry Standards IEEE, Utility Practices and Industry Standards PIP, Engineering Leadership

Preferred skills

8+ years of relevant experience preferred, MV AC Collection System Design Experience, Protection and Controls Experience, Knowledgeable in power system modeling in ETAP and/or SKM, Field construction and commissioning experience

Experience

4+ years