Senior Power Systems Engineer
AECOM · Glasgow, Scotland ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 17 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you will develop and deliver grid connection services for utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK and Ireland, supporting from siting to commissioning. You will work within the Transmission and Distribution team to apply power system studies, grid code compliance, and due diligence to enable grid connections. You’ll engage with cross-functional stakeholders and clients to drive technical outcomes and project budgets. This is a chance to shape renewable energy connections at scale, using advanced tools and collaborative problem-solving.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working model
- career development opportunities
- AECOM University
- volunteering days
- well-being programs
- global, flexible work environment
Responsibilities
- Support electrical design through power system studies
- Carry out detailed grid code compliance studies using PowerFactory, PSCAD, and PSS/E
- Participate in interdisciplinary project reviews
- Conduct grid connection due diligence including prospecting, optioneering, risk, and capacity assessments
- Apply expertise across PS&E package components
- Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort estimates
- Perform or support quality control of design calculations and drawings
- Prepare technical specification sections
- Contribute to engineering budget and schedule development
- Liaise with OEMs and clients to drive technical outcomes
- Support bids and proposals
Key requirements
- Proven professional experience in engineering design consultancy, OEM, or utility network planning
- Strong understanding of transmission and distribution planning and connection processes
- Knowledge of UK Grid Code, G99, G5/5, P28; Ireland Grid Code beneficial
- Proficient in PSCAD, PowerFactory, and Python scripting
- Desirable: PSSE and ETAP; understanding of control and protection of HV equipment
- Good written and oral communication skills
- communication
- collaboration
- problem-solving
- PSCAD
- PowerFactory
- PSS/E
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