What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renewable Engineer position at Arup?
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are seeking a Renewable Engineer to support the design, development, and technical performance of utility-scale inverter-based resource designs such as battery energy storage, solar photovoltaic, wind and hybrid renewable projects across the US. This role can be based in any of our West offices (Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego) or our South offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston).
This role requires the individual to work closely with the engineering design team, interfacing with owners, operators, OEMs, EPCs, and market participants to ensure designs meet technical performance requirements and compliance objectives. You will play a key role in translating technical requirements into actionable designs while supporting optimization, reporting, and system performance.
What makes this role unique is the ability to combine hands-on technical depth in renewable energy systems with client-facing advisory work, exposure to multiple ISO markets, and collaboration across Arup’s global energy, power systems, and advisory teams.
The Opportunity
Serve as a technical designer / lead supporting the design and operational performance of BESS, solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy assets.
Design PV / Wind / BESS facilities that meet the asset performance requirements and system availability targets, performance guarantees, and identify underperformance and recommending corrective actions.
Interpret equipment technical specifications, and interconnection requirements, translating requirements into design KPIs and workflows.
Support system design, SCADA, design and data analytics activities, including monitoring, and degradation analysis.
Assist with commissioning, testing, and operational readiness activities, coordinating across vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
Prepare clear, client-facing technical reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating asset health, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Track and assess evolving regulatory and market requirements across ISO markets (e.g., SRP, NYISO, ISO‑NE, CAISO) and their implications design and for asset operations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Arup to deliver integrated engineering services.
The Skills
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at 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. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available
Houston Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Houston is $98,200 to $120,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.
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Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are seeking a Renewable Engineer to support the design, development, and technical performance of utility-scale inverter-based resource designs such as battery energy storage, solar photovoltaic, wind and hybrid renewable projects across the US. This role can be based in any of our West offices (Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego) or our South offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston).
This role requires the individual to work closely with the engineering design team, interfacing with owners, operators, OEMs, EPCs, and market participants to ensure designs meet technical performance requirements and compliance objectives. You will play a key role in translating technical requirements into actionable designs while supporting optimization, reporting, and system performance.
What makes this role unique is the ability to combine hands-on technical depth in renewable energy systems with client-facing advisory work, exposure to multiple ISO markets, and collaboration across Arup’s global energy, power systems, and advisory teams.
The Opportunity
Serve as a technical designer / lead supporting the design and operational performance of BESS, solar, wind, and hybrid renewable energy assets.
Design PV / Wind / BESS facilities that meet the asset performance requirements and system availability targets, performance guarantees, and identify underperformance and recommending corrective actions.
Interpret equipment technical specifications, and interconnection requirements, translating requirements into design KPIs and workflows.
Support system design, SCADA, design and data analytics activities, including monitoring, and degradation analysis.
Assist with commissioning, testing, and operational readiness activities, coordinating across vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
Prepare clear, client-facing technical reports, dashboards, and presentations communicating asset health, risks, and optimization opportunities.
Track and assess evolving regulatory and market requirements across ISO markets (e.g., SRP, NYISO, ISO‑NE, CAISO) and their implications design and for asset operations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Arup to deliver integrated engineering services.
The Skills
- A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in utility scale energy storage, solar, renewable energy asset management, or power systems operations.
- Hands-on experience with design of utility scale Wind / PV / BESS systems, commissioning, EMS/SCADA systems, and / or asset performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with ISO energy markets and storage participation or interconnection requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical and contractual topics for clients and stakeholders.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Benefits at 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. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available
Houston Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Houston is $98,200 to $120,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
Our Application Process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.
Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.
#SelenaIrvine
Salary : $98,200 - $120,000