AECOM: Grid Integration Head – PMO — Gandhinagar, GJ, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Grid Integration Head – PMO in Gandhinagar, GJ, India, under reference REF59045Y. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 16 April 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited
• Job Family: Electrical
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

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

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical / Power Systems Engineering
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in:
• Grid integration and power system studies
• Renewable (wind/solar), storage, and PSP integration
• Transmission and substations (up to 765 kV)
• Expertise in:
• Grid simulation and modeling (PSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF, DIgSILENT, EMTP)
• Grid code compliance and plant control systems
• WAMS, PMU, and advanced grid monitoring technologies
• Experience: customer-facing roles and high-value project delivery
• Leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel up to 40%

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Travel to project sites, substations, and client locations (up to 40%)
• Desired Characteristics
• Experience: EHV/UHV Power Transmission and Substation, Solar, BESS, wind turbine systems, converter controls, and plant-level control configurations
• Understanding of:
• IBR behavior, fault ride-through (FRT), and grid support functionalities
• Power system stability standards (IEEE 421.x series)
• Experience in:
• Supporting sales/commercial teams and customer engagements
• Preparing and presenting technical documentation
• Exposure to:
• Digital platforms, analytics, and integrated PMO systems
• Organizational skills with ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks
• Work effectively in a multinational, matrix organization
• Work arrangement: On-site

Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: AI

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Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• AI
• risk management
• compliance
• sales
• procurement
• technical documentation
• transmission infrastructure
• stakeholder management
• communication