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We are seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our team to be based in our Bogota office.

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

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 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.
• Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills and be able to read and interpret technical literature and engineering plans. - remove this
• 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. 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 where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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.

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.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, disability, age, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, health conditions, marital status, union membership, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, political or philosophical opinions, pregnancy status, family status or any other protected characteristic under the law.

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