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Senior Power Systems Engineer – Bogota, Colombia
We are seeking a Senior Power Systems Engineer to join our team to be based in our Bogota office.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering.
At least 8 years of experience in the renewable power generation sector.
Experience managing projects, interfacing with clients, and guiding junior staff work.
Familiarity with industry‐standard PV modeling software such as PVSyst (preferred) or equivalent.
Experience with grounding/earthing studies, short‐circuit analysis, cable ampacity sizing, load flow analysis, and AC/DC voltage drop calculations.
Benefits
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 Integral 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 well‐being 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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📌 Senior Power Systems Engineer (Bogotá)
🏢 Arup
📍 Bogotá