Power System Studies Technical Leader
🔍 Houston, Texas, United States
Joining Arup
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We currently have significant international experience in power system sector for renewable projects and major transmission interconnectors and are looking to grow that in the Americas in the next three years. Our growth will be achieved from a combination of delivery of technical excellence, development of select intellectual property and key client relationships on gigawatt-scale power developments.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Acting as a technical lead for design studies for generation and load developers.
• Ensuring solid quality checks of models and results to maintain the highest level of quality services.
• Developing models of inverter-based resources (IBRs): BESS, PV, wind farm.
• Conducting power system studies: sub-synchronous resonance studies, TRV, switching and lightning, insulation coordination, TOV, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Performing NERC compliance verifications for PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027.
• Producing and/or reviewing quality technical reports and presentations for both internal and external clients.
• Contributing to and organizing industry participation via conferences, speaking engagements, and industrial working group involvement to meet the business development goals of the team.
• Leading proposal preparation and procuring work, including preparing Arup submission material such as scope, schedule, fees, and terms and conditions.
• Being responsible and accountable for client relations.
• Connecting with existing and new clients, maintaining strategic contacts, and representing Arup’s overall capability.
• Having a vision for effective project delivery, including automation, proprietary tools development, and digital application.
• Training and mentoring junior-level Power Systems Engineers.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; an advanced degree or equivalent experience (Master’s or PhD) is highly preferred.
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in delivering power system studies.
• Familiarity with PSS/E, PSCAD, Power GEM TARA, PROMOD, and ASPEN. Knowledge of PSLF is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of export system modeling and studies to contribute to the design basis and functional specification of renewable projects.
• Experience in performing the renewable interconnection support will be a plus.
• Experience in performance testing MOD-025, MOD-026 and MOD-027 is preferred.
• Sound industry networks among potential client markets and a significant reputation in a relevant area of expertise.
• Excellent communication skills, crucial for team-based working.
• Effective presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed, to achieve agreed goals and results.
• Must be highly motivated, proactive, and willing to take on new challenges
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Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available
Hiring Range: The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in Houston is $115,000 and $155,000. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ.
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Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup .
Our application process
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