Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.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 SeniorHVDC Electrical 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 senior technical position within the Power Delivery unit of Arcadis. The position consisting in the coordination/development of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) team, and leading and/or performing 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 HVDC Electrical Engineer system studies and power sector master plans.The incumbent shall be familiar and experienced with key North American Market Operators (i.e. MISO, PJM, NE-ISO, NY-ISO, 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.Role accountabilities: As a HVDC SME, support our clients by performing front-end engineering design activities, system studies, EMT & Phasor-domain modeling, developing technical specifications, reviewing design submissions, and supporting commissioning activities. Perform or coordinate power systems analysis activities including load-flow, short-circuit, transient stability, electromagnetic transient, small-signal stability analysis, reliability analysis etc. working on important HVDC projects around the world integrating renewable resources and delivering/controlling power to designated areas. Preparation of functional specifications for facility requirements related to different system development portfolios, for purposes of developing preliminary designs and obtaining estimates for the associated facilities. Perform, coordinate or review of HVDC planning/system performance studies and transient studies for compliance with prevailing standards and criteria and good engineering practice. Lead/oversee the continuous development of enhanced HVDC 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. Provides guidance to project teams on both technical and project matters, with a significant client interface. Undertake thought leadership activities (e.g. speaker at conference, panelist, technical articles, whitepapers, etc.) and promote Arcadis's know-how in the HVDC and T& D sector in the region. Maintaining close coordination with other relevant Arcadis Business Units and Practices for cross selling and cross staffing opportunities. Develop business with clients by applying advanced technologies, engineering concepts, and approaches to unique engineering problems. Guiding, mentoring, and training of junior staff in the area of HVDC/FACTS and other engineering disciplines. 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: A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years of experience in HVDC Proficient with electromagnetic transient software, Mathcad, Matlab, Aspen/CAPE, PSSE software package, including all modules for load-flow, short-circuit and transient stability analysis. Experience with alternative planning software applications, including PSCAD, TARA, PSLF, DigSILENT, or DSA Tools, is highly desirable. Expertise with advanced grid technologies (HVDC, BESS, and related IBR) and their specification, application, study, modeling, design, and operation, including but not limited to HVDC converter technologies (e.g., VSC, LCC), configurations, and application/control methods of grid following, grid forming and grid firming. Strong knowledge of power systems engineering techniques applied to transmission planning, infrastructure design, and relay protection. Familiarity with utility industry standards and practices to include NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI, and have advanced knowledge of Substation Protection and Control design practices related to development and relevant supporting calculations. 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 & BelongingWe 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 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $97600 - $168360.#LI-SC1#Resilience-NA#Environment-NAEqual Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identityMinimum Salary: 0.00
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