Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Power System Studies Engineer (Bucharest/ Remote in Romania)

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM stands out as a global infrastructure consulting firm that emphasizes sustainable solutions and innovative approaches to environmental challenges. Working here means contributing to projects that create lasting positive impacts on communities while being part of a company that values technical excellence and forward-thinking engineering.

About This Role

This Senior Power System Studies Engineer role involves designing power system components and conducting critical analyses like load flow, short circuit, and stability assessments for substations, transformers, and renewable energy projects. The position is impactful because it ensures the reliability and safety of power infrastructure while supporting Romania's transition to sustainable energy solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves using power system modeling software to conduct load flow and stability analyses for renewable energy projects, collaborating remotely with design teams across time zones to review substation designs, and ensuring all engineering solutions comply with IEC and IEEE standards while documenting study results for client deliverables.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of hands-on experience designing substations, transformers, or renewable energy power systems
  • Demonstrates proficiency in power system modeling software (e.g., ETAP, PSS/E, DIgSILENT) for studies like arc-flash and reliability assessments
  • Possesses deep knowledge of industry standards including IEC, IEEE, and NERC compliance requirements
  • Shows experience with remote collaboration tools and can work independently on complex power system simulations

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific Romanian or European power projects you've worked on, especially those involving renewable energy integration

2

Quantify your experience with power system studies - mention the number of load flow or short circuit analyses you've completed

3

Demonstrate familiarity with AECOM's sustainability focus by mentioning relevant sustainable infrastructure projects in your background

4

Explicitly state your ability to work remotely in Romania, including any experience with distributed engineering teams

5

Include keywords from the job description like 'arc-flash studies,' 'stability assessments,' and 'regulatory compliance' in your resume

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with power system studies for renewable energy projects in the Romanian or European context', "Examples of how you've ensured compliance with IEC/IEEE standards in previous design work", 'Your approach to remote collaboration and independent work on complex engineering analyses', "Alignment with AECOM's sustainability mission through relevant project experience"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's recent infrastructure projects in Romania and Eastern Europe, particularly in the energy sector
  • → The company's 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and how it applies to power system engineering
  • → Romania's energy transition goals and how they impact power system design requirements
  • → AECOM's remote work culture and collaboration tools used by their engineering teams

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for conducting a comprehensive arc-flash study for a substation upgrade project
2 How have you applied IEC 60909 or IEEE 1584 standards in your previous short circuit analyses?
3 Describe a challenging power system stability issue you identified and resolved through modeling and simulation
4 How do you ensure quality and accuracy when working remotely on power system design projects?
5 What experience do you have with renewable energy integration studies and their unique challenges?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume without specific power system studies experience quantified
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of Romanian/European regulatory frameworks for power systems
  • Not showing how your experience aligns with AECOM's sustainability focus in your application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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