Technical Consultant, Power & New Energy

Play an integral role in supporting the energy transition by helping utilities, developers, and industrial customers deliver reliable, resilient, and sustainable power infrastructure. As part of Worley Consulting's Power & New Energy team, you will contribute to projects that advance grid modernization, renewable energy integration, transmission expansion, and emerging low-carbon technologies across North America. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to build technical expertise while working alongside experienced industry professionals on complex and impactful energy projects.

Purpose of the role

Worley Consulting is seeking an early career Electrical Engineer / Technical Consultant to support the delivery of power and energy transition projects across North America. This role focuses on the analysis, modeling, planning, and development of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure while supporting renewable energy integration and grid modernization initiatives.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver technically sound, commercially practical, and customer-focused solutions for utilities, developers, and industrial clients. The position provides exposure to both conventional power systems and emerging energy technologies, offering valuable experience in project feasibility studies, interconnection assessments, power system analysis, and early-stage project development. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer looking to accelerate their technical growth while building consulting, project delivery, and customer engagement skills.

Location(s):

Houston, Texas; Long Beach, California; or Monrovia, California

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring regular in-office collaboration three days per week. Remote work is not available. Travel of up to 30% may be required to support project execution, customer engagement, site visits, and business development activities.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting technical and economic analyses for transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure projects.
• Assisting with feasibility studies and business case evaluations for renewable energy and power infrastructure developments.
• Performing power system modeling and engineering analyses using industry-standard software tools.
• Supporting transmission interconnection studies and grid integration assessments for renewable and conventional power projects.
• Assisting with the design and development of transmission, distribution, and substation layouts and associated engineering deliverables.
• Reviewing engineering design packages to help ensure technical completeness, compliance, and alignment with applicable standards.
• Analyzing electrical power systems for utilities, Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), and energy developers.
• Preparing technical reports, engineering evaluations, presentations, and customer deliverables.
• Participating in customer meetings and supporting the communication of technical findings to a variety of stakeholders.
• Collaborating with engineering, consulting, project management, environmental, permitting, and construction teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Supporting proposal development, project planning activities, and cost estimating efforts.
• Contributing to business development through strong project delivery performance and customer-focused service.
• Participating in technical forums, professional development activities, industry conferences, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Promoting a culture of safety, innovation, technical excellence, and sustainability.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
• Approximately 1+ years of experience within the power, utilities, renewable energy, or energy infrastructure sectors.
• Foundational understanding of power systems engineering, including transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure.
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies such as solar PV, onshore and offshore wind, battery energy storage systems, and microgrids.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes, grid codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using power system modeling software such as PSSE, PSLF, Aspen, PSCAD, or similar analytical tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, design criteria, and industry standards.
• Exposure to power system studies, engineering analysis, infrastructure planning, or system modeling activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop practical and innovative solutions.
• Ability to prepare accurate, clear, and professional technical reports and presentations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is highly encouraged.
• Understanding of industry standards, best practices, and regulatory frameworks within the power and utilities sector.
• Passion for energy transition, innovation, sustainability, and continuous professional growth.

Benefits

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

Compensation Range for California applicants

For positions located in California, the anticipated salary range is $77,263 - $113,622, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and applicable market factors.

Los Angeles applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Apply today

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your technical expertise, contribute to the future of the energy industry, and work alongside some of the industry's leading power and energy professionals, we encourage you to apply. Join Worley Consulting and help deliver the innovative infrastructure solutions that support reliable, sustainable, and resilient energy systems across North America.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change. #LI-NM4