Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are currently seeking an experienced Power System Electrical Engineer with a record of accomplishment in delivering data center and substation projects. This position can be in the Houston, Dallas, or Austin offices.
The opportunity
- Prepares engineering calculations for equipment sizing such as short circuit study, load flow study, arc flash study, harmonic study, battery sizing study and station service transformer sizing study.
- Execute protection and control tasks, including relay coordination, settings, and configuration.
- Support commissioning activities related to protection systems.
- Configure protection relays using industry-standard software such as SEL AcSELerator and Siemens DIGSI.
- Develop detailed design packages including, one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring drawings, logic diagrams and panel elevations.
- Select and size major electrical equipment such as Transformers, generators, switchgear, current transformers, and UPS systems.
- Provide protection design and engineering services for substations ranging from 13.8 kV to 500 kV
- Apply knowledge of renewable energy systems (wind, PV solar, BESS) and data center electrical systems (an asset).
- Perform engineering documentation and calculations using Mathcad Prime or equivalent tools.
The skills
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
- Hands on experience with CAD software and well versed with engineering related software like ETAP, ASPEN and PSSE.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in both project and discipline-level responsibilities.
- Basic knowledge of SCADA system requirement inside substation.
- Familiarity with IEEE standards for protection system, transformer, HV circuit breakers, disconnect switches, grounding and neutral grounding transformer
- Experience with air insulated substation and gas insulated switchgear.
Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.
What we offer you
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. 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 if performed in Houston is $120,000 to $160,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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