AECOM · Arlington, VA

Electrical Engineer (BESS Focus) at AECOM — Arlington, VA

Full-timeArlington, VAPosted 2026-07-16Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Full job description

  • Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff
  • Work with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
  • Solar PV and BESS system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems
  • Solar PV and BESS system energy production modelling
  • Developing construction and equipment specifications
  • Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)
  • Engineering development and support of construction drawing developments – one lines, network diagrams, etc.
  • PV and BESS system cost estimation and payback evaluations
  • DC and low to medium voltage power distribution design
  • Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
  • Participating in and presenting at meetings including those requiring occasional travel
  • Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the eleventh consecutive year
  • Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record’s in Environmental Engineering, Facilities, Water, Transportation, Green Design, Airports, and more
  • Named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Companies for Future Leaders

DCS—Energy

Minimum Requirements

  • BA/BS in Electrical Engineering or Engineering related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Demonstrated experience in design and integration of utility-scale renewable and battery storage systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current professional engineering license (PE) and ability to attain additional states by comity
  • 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
  • Proficient in industry software such as Homer, NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope
  • MV AC Collection System Design Experience
  • Protection and Controls Experience
  • Knowledgeable in power system modeling in ETAP and/or SKM
  • Strong familiarity with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
  • Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.).
  • Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks
  • Experience on 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

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