Grid Integration Head PMO

AECOM is seeking a Grid Integration Head PMO in Gandhinagar, India, to lead grid integration strategies for complex energy programs. Responsibilities include overseeing power system studies, customer engagement, and ensuring compliance for renewable and conventional energy systems. The role requires collaboration with utilities, regulators, and internal teams to drive grid modernization and digitalization initiatives. AECOM aims to create a positive impact through infrastructure solutions.
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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, lif