Arcadis

Senior Power System Planning & Study Engineer

Arcadis$97K — $169K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in power system analysis and planning.
  • Proficiency with PSS®E, PSCAD, and PSS/E software for system analysis.
  • Familiarity with North American Market Operators' regulations and guidelines.
  • PE License preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support and deliver complex power system study and planning projects.
  • Perform and review various power systems analysis activities.
  • Conduct planning studies and transient studies for compliance with industry standards.
  • Deliver accurate planning reports and study deliverables meeting engineering specifications.
  • Ensure quality assurance on client reports and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with other Arcadis Business Units for cross-staffing opportunities.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Short-term and long-term disability (STD, LTD) benefits.
  • Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Reward and recognition programs.
  • Optional wellbeing benefits and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement programs.
  • 15 days paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Role description:

Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Sr. Power System Planning & Study Engineer to join the Power Delivery team in USA
Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects. You can see this in the work we do for our clients, the opportunities we create for our people, and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work. We bring together world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.

This is a Technical position within the Power Delivery unit of Arcadis. The position consisting in the coordination/development of the Power System Planning & Study team, and and/or performing HVAC and/or HVDC planning/feasibility studies, interconnection studies, transient studies and systems analysis investigations for clients in North America primarily, but also globally. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery & Renewables department, including the Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, and the Renewables teams, as well as with other Arcadis divisions on related system studies and power sector master plans. As part of the Power Delivery team, you will help improve quality of life.

Role accountabilities:
  • Support, develop, and deliver various complex power system study & planning project within regulated, non-regulated, developer, or other industrial clients
  • Perform and review power systems analysis activities including load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, small-signal stability analysis, system impact study, reliability analysis etc.
  • Perform planning/system performance studies and transient studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice.
  • Delivery of accurate and thorough planning, studies, system design, report summary and other client system study deliverables that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
  • Responsible for QA on client reports and deliverables
  • Maintaining close coordination and help other relevant Arcadis Business Units and Practices for cross selling and cross staffing opportunities. As well as Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.

We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues. Additionally, this position may involve travel of up to 25% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 8 years of direct experience with experience in power system study analysis and planning
  • Must be proficient with the PSS®E, PSCAD and PSS/E software package, including load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis. Experience with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable
  • Must be familiar and experienced with key North American Market Operators (i.e. MISO, PJM, NE-ISO, NY-ISO, CAISO, ERCOT, SSP, AESO, IESO) policies, guidelines, regulations, rules, model analysis, requirements and criteria as applicable to grid interconnection, performance and planning, especially related to bulk power systems.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PE License

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $97600 - $169360. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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About Arcadis

Arcadis is a global engineering and consulting firm that provides a range of services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, and buildings. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Arcadis has a presence in over 70 countries and employs more than 27,000 people worldwide. The company's clients include governments, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Arcadis is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
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