Senior Power Systems Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our team to be based out of one of our East coast offices (New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Washington DC or Boston).

You will be a part of an integrated and growing team of utility renewable focused practitioners that cross disciplines in a holistic service offering inclusive of electrical & power engineers, civil engineers, and energy and sustainability consultants.

The ideal candidate should have hands on experience performing renewable energy detailed design and related studies, with a focus on solar photovoltaic systems, wind energy, battery storage, and substations.Additionally, the individual will perform various analytical studies related to power systems design such as grounding, short circuit, load flow, and cable ampacity.The candidate will be expected to contribute to current work and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver quality deliverables and client outcomes.

The Opportunity

• Lead, review, and perform the electrical design of solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities, including site layout, medium voltage (MV) collection systems, distribution lines, and associated electrical studies.
• Conduct and review engineering calculations such as grounding/earthing studies, short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations.
• Size and optimize DC cable routes for solar arrays, including string sizing, routing from modules to combiner boxes/disconnect switches, and cable tray/conduit planning.
• Develop and deliver detailed solar plant design packages, including DC/AC electrical single-line diagrams, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and construction-ready drawings.
• Perform energy production estimates, system performance modeling, and techno-economic evaluations
• Support interconnection studies and protection coordination activities as needed.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers, including guidance, mentoring, review of work quality, and professional development support.
• Contribute to studies of front-of-the-meter and behind-the-meter microgrid facilities, including planning, design, and interconnection.
• Demonstrate willingness to expand capabilities into substation design, protection, and power system studies associated with utility-scale solar and BESS interconnections.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and client communication as required

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering
• At least 8 years of experience in the renewable power generation sector.
• Experience managing projects, interfacing with clients, and guiding junior staff work.
• Familiarity with industry-standard PV modeling software such as PVSyst (preferred) or equivalent
• Strong preference for a PE license or eligibility to obtain PE license across any state
• Experience with grounding/earthing studies, short-circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at 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