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About the Role
AECOM is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our US Energy Practice, focusing on renewable projects. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely or from various Energy offices across the United States. The position emphasizes experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and requires a strong power engineering background to support client engagement and project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under senior staff guidance.
- Collaborate with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering tasks.
- Design Solar PV and BESS systems, including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for various mounting systems.
- Perform Solar PV and BESS system energy production modeling.
- Develop construction and equipment specifications.
- Conduct engineering calculations for NEC compliance, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, utility disconnects, voltage drop, and conduit sizing.
- Develop and support construction drawings, including one-line and network diagrams.
- Estimate PV and BESS system costs and evaluate payback periods.
- Design DC and low to medium voltage power distribution systems.
- Support projects throughout their entire lifecycle, from feasibility to commissioning.
- Participate in and present at meetings, with occasional travel required.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
- Demonstrated experience in the design and integration of utility-scale renewable and battery storage systems.
- Current professional engineering license (PE) and ability to obtain additional state licenses by comity.
- 8+ years of relevant experience preferred.
- Proficient in industry software such as Homer, NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope.
- Experience in MV AC Collection System Design.
- Experience in Protection and Controls.
- Knowledgeable in power system modeling in ETAP and/or SKM.
- Strong familiarity with the NEC, IBC, and NFPA 855.
- Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes, and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead engineering tasks.
- Experience with full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
- Capable of system financial estimation (Capex, Opex), PPA recommendation, and calculating ROI.
- Special design experience: floating PV, fuel cells, agrivoltaics, super capacitors, etc.
- Field construction and commissioning experience.
Skills
- Electrical Engineering Design
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Battery Storage Systems (BESS)
- Solar PV Design
- Energy Production Modeling
- Specification Development
- Engineering Calculations
- Power Distribution Design
- Project Lifecycle Support
- Homer
- NREL SAM
- ForgeSolar
- Helioscope
- MV AC Collection System Design
- Protection and Controls
- ETAP
- SKM
- NEC
- IBC
- NFPA 855
- NESC
- IEEE
- PIP
- Financial Estimation
- PPA Recommendation
- ROI Calculation
Location
- US - Raleigh, NC
- Remote
- Multiple locations across the United States
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 4 years of relevant experience
- 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
Education Level
- BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Engineering related discipline
Salary/Compensations
- USD 100000 - USD 130000 - yearly
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- AD&D
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absences
- Voluntary benefits
- Perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
About the Company
- AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
- We are a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact.
- AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services including consulting, engineering design, and EPC for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients.
- We are recognized for excellence, including being named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" and ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record's categories.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.