Grid Integration Head PMO (India)

AECOM is hiring a Grid Integration Head PMO in India to lead grid integration strategy for complex energy programs. The role involves overseeing the integration of renewable and conventional energy systems with high voltage transmission networks, managing customer interfaces, and driving digital transformation initiatives. Responsibilities include power system studies, modeling, and promoting grid modernization efforts. The position requires strategic leadership and technical expertise in energy systems.
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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Grid Integration Head PMO to lead grid integration strategy and delivery across complex energy programs in India. This role operates at the intersection of engineering, program management, customer interface, and digital transformation, acting as the primary bridge between technical teams, grid operators, regulators, and executive leadership.

The position is responsible for enabling seamless integration of renewable (solar, wind), BESS, PSP, and conventional generation systems with EHV transmission networks and substations (up to 765 kV). The role will also drive grid modernization, digitalization (WAMS/PMU), and advanced analytics, while supporting customer engagement across project lifecycle stages from bid (ITO), execution (OTR), to post-COD performance.

Job Description & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Customer Interface

- Serve as the primary point of contact for grid-related matters for large-scale (GW+) customers across ITO, OTR, and post-COD phases
- Lead grid integration strategy across solar, wind, BESS, PSP, and hybrid energy systems
- Interface with utilities, grid operators, regulators, and internal leadership for alignment on grid compliance and integration
- Support commercial and bid teams in scope definition, risk assessment, and grid compliance positioning

Power System Studies, Modeling & Simulation

- Lead and oversee advanced power system studies, including:
- Load flow, short-circuit, contingency, and stability (RMS/EMT) analysis

- Develop and validate grid simulation models for:

- Wind turbines, solar inverters, BESS, and hybrid plants
- PSP/hydro and conventional generation systems

- Configure and deliver customer-facing models using:

- PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, EMTP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory

- Simulate converter, turbine, and plant-level control interactions to evaluate grid performance and compliance

Transmission, Substation & Grid Modernization

- Lead integration of EHV transmission systems and substations (up to 765 kV), including:
- Grid evacuation planning and interconnection design
- Voltage control, reactive power compensation, and system strength assessment
- Protection coordination and reliability studies

- Drive grid modernization initiatives, including:

- WAMS deployment and PMU integration
- Synchrophasor-based analytics for oscillation detection and disturbance analysis
- Digital substations and SCADA/EMS integration

Grid Code Compliance & Certification

- Lead grid code compliance strategy and execution for renewable, hybrid, PSP, and conventional systems
- Perform country-specific grid code analysis and monitor evolving standards
- Translate grid requirements into:
- Plant control settings and product capability specifications
- Technical inputs for design, procurement, and commissioning

- Support:

- Grid acceptance testing, certification, and issue resolution with grid authorities
- HVRT, LVRT, Fault ride-through (FRT) compliance and dynamic performance validation

Energy Systems Integration & Optimization

- Lead ESS sizing and technology selection (LFP, NMC, Flow) and system configuration
- Define integration strategies for PSP systems, including grid balancing and peak/off-peak optimization
- Optimize hybrid systems (Solar + Wind + BESS + PSP) for:
- Grid stability, flexibility, and dispatchability

- Develop repowering strategies, lifecycle planning, and spares philosophy

Techno-Commercial & Product Integration

- Conduct techno-commercial evaluations and support financial modeling (IRR, LCOE)
- Evaluate revenue streams:
- Energy arbitrage, peak shaving, ancillary services

- Translate grid requirements into product specifications and service offerings
- Work closely with:

- NPI, Services, and Product teams to assess grid compliance risks
- Commercial teams for bid-stage technical positioning

Digital Integration & Advanced Analytics

- Lead digitalization initiatives by:
- Integrating simulation outputs into PMO dashboards .