Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and ...
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy ... With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and ...
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
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... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Traction Power and Electrical Power Designer -Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Itasca, IL · On-site
$103 - $108/hr
The person will work under the direction of an Engineering Manager and/or a Senior Traction Power Engineer to develop drawings for electrical power system, traction power system, communication system ...
Traction Power and Electrical Power Designer -Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Itasca, IL · On-site
$103 - $108/hr
The person will work under the direction of an Engineering Manager and/or a Senior Traction Power Engineer to develop drawings for electrical power system, traction power system, communication system ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Application Engineer I
Bolingbrook, IL · On-site
$80 - $84.49/hr
S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year accredited college - A concentration in Power Engineering is highly desired * Has strong computer proficiency * Posesses strong ...
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Application Engineer I
Bolingbrook, IL · On-site
$80 - $84.49/hr
S.) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from four-year accredited college - A concentration in Power Engineering is highly desired * Has strong computer proficiency * Posesses strong ...
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Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
Power Distribution and Cable System Engineer
Batavia, IL · On-site
$120K - $155K/yr
Offer engineering support for the operation and maintenance of power distribution systems. * Monitor the performance of electrical systems and suggesting improvements. * Analyze system failures and ...
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Power Distribution and Cable System Engineer
Batavia, IL · On-site
$120K - $155K/yr
Offer engineering support for the operation and maintenance of power distribution systems. * Monitor the performance of electrical systems and suggesting improvements. * Analyze system failures and ...
Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
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Power Systems Engineer
Hazel Crest, IL · On-site
... Power Systems Engineer ... This is a hands-on, forward-thinking engineering leadership position responsible for managing ...
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Traction Power and Electrical Power Designer -Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Itasca, IL · On-site
$103K - $108K/yr
Design Engineering Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Traction Power and Electrical Power Designer to support the rapid ...
Traction Power and Electrical Power Designer -Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Itasca, IL · On-site
$103K - $108K/yr
Design Engineering Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers is seeking a Traction Power and Electrical Power Designer to support the rapid ...
... lighting, power distribution, and controls. From conducting electrical inspections to ... As an Operating Engineer, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing a ...
... lighting, power distribution, and controls. From conducting electrical inspections to ... As an Operating Engineer, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing a ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
Chillicothe, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our ... Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics The selected candidate will support the development ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
Chillicothe, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our ... Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics The selected candidate will support the development ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
Chillicothe, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
RFA Engineering ( is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with ... Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics The selected candidate will support the development ...
Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics
Chillicothe, IL · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
RFA Engineering ( is an engineering service provider dedicated to delivering our clients with ... Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electronics The selected candidate will support the development ...
Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer
Batavia, IL · On-site
$88K - $116K/yr
Offer engineering support for the operation and maintenance of power distribution systems. * Monitor the performance of electrical systems and suggesting improvements. * Analyze system failures and ...
Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer
Batavia, IL · On-site
$88K - $116K/yr
Offer engineering support for the operation and maintenance of power distribution systems. * Monitor the performance of electrical systems and suggesting improvements. * Analyze system failures and ...
Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer
Batavia, IL · On-site
$88K - $116K/yr
Offer engineering support for the operation and maintenance of power distribution systems. * Monitor the performance of electrical systems and suggesting improvements. * Analyze system failures and ...
Power Distribution and Cable Management Systems Engineer
Batavia, IL · On-site
$88K - $116K/yr
Offer engineering support for the operation and maintenance of power distribution systems. * Monitor the performance of electrical systems and suggesting improvements. * Analyze system failures and ...
Power Electronics Engineer Level 3/4 - Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$112K - $133K/yr
This team supports our Electronics and Payloads Engineering Business Unit. The Principal/Sr. Principal Power Design Engineer will design and develop power conversion architectures using the latest ...
Power Electronics Engineer Level 3/4 - Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$112K - $133K/yr
This team supports our Electronics and Payloads Engineering Business Unit. The Principal/Sr. Principal Power Design Engineer will design and develop power conversion architectures using the latest ...
Power Electronics Engineer Level 3/4 - Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$112K - $133K/yr
This team supports our Electronics and Payloads Engineering Business Unit. The Principal/Sr. Principal Power Design Engineer will design and develop power conversion architectures using the latest ...
Power Electronics Engineer Level 3/4 - Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site
$112K - $133K/yr
This team supports our Electronics and Payloads Engineering Business Unit. The Principal/Sr. Principal Power Design Engineer will design and develop power conversion architectures using the latest ...
Project Engineer - Grid Modeling and Compliance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$125K - $145K/yr
Support the interconnection and grid analysis, renewable project engineering, generation and transmission operation groups with power systems engineering expertise, including equipment design ...
Project Engineer - Grid Modeling and Compliance
Chicago, IL · On-site
$125K - $145K/yr
Support the interconnection and grid analysis, renewable project engineering, generation and transmission operation groups with power systems engineering expertise, including equipment design ...
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| Certifications | Professional Engineer (PE), Power Engineering licenses | PE, Electrical Engineering licenses |
| Work Environment | Power plants, energy generation, transmission | Design, electronics, control systems, various industries |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in energy, utilities, and power sectors | Broadly across electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing |
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Re-posted 17 days ago
Arcadis rating
8.5
Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
115th of 449 rated engineering
Job description
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Power System Planning & Study Engineer to join our Power Delivery 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 world-class resources and the latest innovative technologies to help define the cities and experiences of tomorrow.
This is a Technical position within the Power Delivery unit of Arcadis. The position consisting in the coordination/development of the Power System Planning & Study team, and and/or performing HVAC and/or HVDC planning/feasibility studies, interconnection studies, transient studies and systems analysis investigations for clients in North America primarily, but also globally. The incumbent will also work closely with other Power Delivery departments, including the Substation Engineering, Transmission Engineering, Protection & Control Engineering, the Renewables teams, as well as with other Arcadis divisions on related system studies and power sector master plans. As part of the Power Delivery team, you will help improve quality of life.
Role accountabilities:
- Support, develop, and deliver various complex power system study & planning project within regulated, non-regulated, developer, or other industrial clients
- Perform and review power systems analysis activities including load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, small-signal stability analysis, system impact study, reliability analysis etc.
- Perform planning/system performance studies and transient studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice.
- Delivery of accurate and thorough planning, studies, system design, report summary and other client system study deliverables that will meet industry standards and specifications and meet good engineering practice with excellent constructability.
- Responsible for QA on client reports and deliverables
- Maintaining close coordination and help other relevant Arcadis Business Units and Practices for cross selling and cross staffing opportunities. As well as Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
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 25% to client sites and customer meetings, both within North America and potentially internationally.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience with experience in power system study analysis and planning
- Must be proficient with the PSS®E software package, including load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis. Experience with alternative planning software applications, including TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable
- Must be familiar and experienced with key North American Market Operators (i.e. MISO, PJM, NE-ISO, NY-ISO, CAISO, ERCOT, SSP, AESO, IESO) policies, guidelines, regulations, rules, requirements and criteria as applicable to grid interconnection, performance and planning, especially related to bulk power systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- PE license
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $68187 - $129385. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet. We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.
Industry
Engineering professional services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Highlands Ranch, CO, US