Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer

Arcadis — Chicago, IL, United States

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Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assetsWe are more than 34000 people in over 30 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life Everyone has an important role to play With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together Role description Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Principal System Planning and Studies Engineer to join the Power Delivery Renewable team Arcadis Power Delivery group partners with clients to provide comprehensive plans that incorporate all aspects of their projects You can see this in the work we do for our clients the opportunities we create for our people and in our efforts to enhance the communities in which we live and work We bring together worldclass resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrowThis is a senior Lead Technical position within the Power Delivery Renewable unit of Arcadis The position requires candidate directly interface with Arcadis power delivery team specially with System Planning and Studies Team with technical and project management assignments project engineering proposal management and business development The candidate will also make sure daytoday client engagement project and proposal coordination project execution resource planning and hands on technical solution role The position is accountable to ensure project execution in accordance with all applicable codes and standards including all of Arcadiss policies and procedures such as Safety Environmental Quality Assurance and Quality Control The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments including the Project Engineering Substation Protection Control Engineering Transmission Engineering Distribution Energy and Renewables teams as well as with other Arcadis business divisions and sectorsThe position consisting in the coordination of the Power Delivery Renewables PDR team and performing hands on all aspects of power system planning and studies for utility and developer clients in North America The incumbent will also work closely with other renewable energy team eg wind solar green H2 etc with Arcadis business units As part of the Power Delivery Renewable team you will help improve quality of life Role accountabilities Manage and grow System Planning Studies team working with Power Delivery Renewables Leader and Manager of System Planning and Studies group You will also ensure resource planning and utilization of system planning and studies team on largecomplex projects and perform quality reviews Perform and coordinate HVAC and HVDC power systems analysis activities including loadflow shortcircuit transient stability electromagnetic transient smallsignal stability analysis reliability analysis interconnection studies system impact studies etc Leadoversee the continuous development of enhanced power system planning studies processes methodologies and tools for quality and efficiencies and for ensuring being at the forefront of technical expertise and innovation in the industry Act as Project Manager Proposal Manager Program Manager Account Manager and Technical Lead to support services and plan develop and grow power delivery clients goal and business growth for the region Serve as a mentor to junior members of the team Conduct quality assurancequality control on the work of other system planning engineers Participate in meetings with clients contractors and vendors to support business development and project execution Work with Power Delivery Renewables PDR Leader to develop plans to client development account growth department growth resource planning winning and execution strategy quality control improvement and all project financial performance to meet PDR team success We are seeking an individual with a strong team player mindset and excellent communication skills to join our team In this role you will have the opportunity to collaborate effectively with colleagues Additionally this position may involve travel of up to 20 to client sites and customer meetings both within North America and potentially internationally Qualifications Experience Required Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Power System Planning and Studies and experienced with key North American US Market Operators ie MISO PJM NEISO NYISO ERCOT CAISO SPP policies guidelines regulations rules requirements and criteria as applicable to grid interconnection performance and planning testing especially related to bulk power systems Experience in leading andor performing planningfeasibility studies interconnection studies transient studies and systems analysis investigations for utility and developer clients in North America Must be proficient with PSCAD and the PSSE software package including all modules for loadflow 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