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Senior Technical Lead - Microgrids

at AECOM

📍 Chicago, IL Hybrid Posted March 16, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years 8+ years
Education Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

AECOM seeks a Senior Technical Lead to oversee microgrid and energy storage projects, providing technical expertise in renewable energy solutions and project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interface with clients to identify needs
  • Develop microgrid solutions
  • Review or originate solar and energy production models
  • Lead project feasibility studies
  • Support technical proposals

Technical Overview

Role involves designing microgrids, energy storage systems, and renewable energy integration, utilizing Homer Grid and related tools, with a focus on feasibility and performance optimization.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior engineer with 8+ years of experience in microgrid and energy storage projects, proficient in renewable energy technologies and energy modeling software like Homer Grid, with strong leadership and client communication skills.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering8+ years of relevant experienceExperience in microgrid design and energy storageKnowledge of microgrid controls and regulationsUnderstanding of renewable technologies

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Homer Grid softwareKnowledge of energy project ROI analysisExperience with solar engineering designEnergy production modeling

Tools & Platforms

Homer Grid

Required Skills

microgrid designbattery energy storagerenewable energyenergy modelingHomer Gridsolar engineeringenergy project managementenergy feasibility

Hard Skills

Microgrid designBattery Energy Storage SystemsRenewable energyEnergy modelingEnergy feasibilityEnergy planningEnergy project managementIndustry recognized software (e.g.Homer Grid)Solar engineeringEnergy storage systemsRenewable energy technologies

Soft Skills

Client communicationInterdisciplinary coordinationTeam leadershipProposal developmentTechnical report writingRelationship buildingTravel flexibilitySelf-direction

Industry & Role

Industry Energy
Job Function Lead microgrid and renewable energy projects with technical oversight
Role Subtype Senior Microgrid Lead
Tech Domains Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java, SQL / PostgreSQL

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Technical Leadmicrogridbattery energy storagerenewable energyenergy modelingenergy feasibilityenergy project managementHomer Gridsolar engineeringenergy storage systemsenergy technologiesenergy solutionsenergy infrastructurepower systemsenergy design

Deal Breakers

Less than 8 years of relevant experience, No background in microgrid or energy storage, Lack of knowledge of renewable energy technologies, Unfamiliarity with Homer Grid software

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