Electrical Engineer (BESS Focus)

Summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering and professional services across energy and other infrastructure sectors. The Electrical Engineer will support renewable energy projects with a focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS), including electrical design, system modeling, calculations, specifications, cost evaluations, and project delivery through 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

Skills

• 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
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

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

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Medical benefits, depending on employment status
• Dental benefits, depending on employment status
• Vision benefits, depending on employment status
• Life benefits, depending on employment status
• AD&D benefits, depending on employment status
• Disability benefits, depending on employment status
• Paid time off, depending on employment status
• Leaves of absences, depending on employment status
• Voluntary benefits, depending on employment status
• Perks, depending on employment status
• Flexible work options, depending on employment status
• Well-being resources, depending on employment status
• Employee assistance program, depending on employment status
• Business travel insurance, depending on employment status
• Service recognition awards, depending on employment status
• Retirement savings plan, depending on employment status
• Employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status
• AECOM offers the 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 technical expertise and leadership skills