AECOM

Senior Technical Lead - Microgrids

AECOM$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field + 8 years of experience or equivalent education.
  • Experience in energy services with emphasis on microgrid design and energy storage systems.
  • Knowledge of microgrid controls, as well as regulatory aspects of deployment.
  • Experience with software for microgrids and renewables, e.g., Homer PRO, Helioscope.
  • Ability to develop detailed design documents.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical oversight for microgrid and battery energy storage projects.
  • Interface with clients to assess needs and communicate engineering solutions.
  • Coordinate execution with internal teams and subcontractors.
  • Develop cost estimates to assess project ROI.
  • Lead technical proposal development and support project management training.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Dynamic work environment with interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Occasional travel to project sites within the United States.
Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead for Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage to join our growing Energy Team. This position is HYBRID. This position will provide technical oversight and also perform technical tasks for planning, feasibility, design and construction projects on a variety of projects focusing on Microgrid, BESS and renewable energy projects. The successful candidate should be a dynamic, self-directed individual with an excellent understanding of developing, designing and implementing microgrid solutions for a wide variety of end-uses. The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following: - Interface regularly with the clients to identify project needs, communicate engineering solutions, and strengthen client relationships. - Working with interdisciplinary technical leads in coordinated successful execution of projects - Coordinating internal resources and third parties/subcontractors for the technical execution of scope - Develop cost estimates to determine ROI - Write technical reports to communicate findings to clients and stakeholders - Develop detailed microgrid solutions utilizing industry recognized software (e.g. Homer Grid) - Review or originate solar engineering design packages - Review or originate energy production modeling - Developing and maintaining good client relationships across the portfolio - Lead and support development of technical proposals. - Training others to learn project management skills - Occasional travel within the United States will be required - Assist recruit and build a team of professionals to support the growth strategy DCS-Energy AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture - and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter - allows us to deliver holistic solutions that improve and modernize generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, advisors, and project managers who advance energy solution and infrastructure to meet our varied Clients needs. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: - Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. - Relevant experience in energy services or related industry with: - Microgrid design and architecture as well as knowledge of energy storage systems - Knowledge of advancements in microgrid controls as well as up to date on regulatory and legislative aspects of microgrid deployment - Knowledge of renewable technologies and all components of microgrids and energy storage. - Single line diagrams - Experience utilizing software related to microgrid and renewables (e.g. Homer PRO, Helioscope) - Capability of developing detailed design documents Preferred Qualifications: - Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field - Working knowledge of microgrid and battery regulations in large population centers such as California and New York - Experience in CAISO processes - PE license in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering - Proven experience leading complex technical projects in multiple locations - Strong interpersonal, organizational, creative problem-solving, collaboration and leadership skills - Experience and recognition as a technical expert in their field - Proven ability to effectively communicate expectations and requirements with both clients and team members - An ability to apply acquired expertise and knowledge to solve business challenges and provide coaching to peers and team members - A track record of leveraging relationships to expand work with existing clients, identify new clients and recruit and retain in-house staff - Strongly skilled with AutoCAD - Expert usage of Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Excel Additional Information - Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. - Relocation is not available for this position. At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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