Structural Engineer (Substation Focus)

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Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Structural Engineer to support our growing Energy Practice’s Grid Modernization Initiative. For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely andor be located at a variety of Energy offices in multiple locations across the United States through our Freedom to Grow program.

AECOM’s Freedom to Grow program gives employees and managers more flexibility in determining both working schedules and work locations. Our Freedom to Grow program maximizes employee wellbeing and improves our sustainability goals while still delivering the best solutions to our clients. We are challenging the status quo in the workplace through a culture and balance that works for both you and AECOM.

Our team provides a wide range of civil and structural engineering services across markets sectors including electrical transmission and distribution (OHUG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), renewables (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), industrial process (Oil & Gas, petrochemical), building decarbonization and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, electrolyzers, etc.).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to develop within and further the technical skills we bring to our new and existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a depth of experience in substation design as well as a familiarity with civil and structural design aspects for heavy industrial clients.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Leading Supporting engineering and design for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects (both green and brown field)
• Perform engineering calculations and developing analytical models for both structural steel and concrete design
• Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing workload forecasts, design schedules and budgets for civilstructural work activities
• Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Contributes to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure
• Coordination with civilstructural design team to direct completion of engineering drawings.
• Multidiscipline collaboration on the development of general arrangements, vendor procurement packages and similar
• Creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Preparation of project technical specifications and contract documents
• Check and verify work prepared by peergroup
• Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites

• Qualifications

  Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
  • 4 years of relevant experience in transmission, distribution and substation projects

  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Professional engineering licensure or EIT
    • 6+ years of experience preferred
    • Comprehensive industry codes and standards (e.g. NESC, G.O.95, ASCE 113, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, IEEE 605, IEEE 693, AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, RUS, ASCE design guidelines, NEC)
    • Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multidiscipline programsprojects and CAD teams
    • Experience executing work in 3D model environments
    • Experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations
    • Experience must include structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
    • Experience with various voltage levels (4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, 500kV, etc.)
    • Proficiency in PLSCADD packages (PLSTower, PLSPole, PLSTower, etc.)
    • Experience with structural analysis and design software (e.g. Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, LPile)
    • Experience working with remote teams
    • Experience on full EPC, DesignBuild projects from start to finish
    • Owner’s Engineering experience
    • Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
    • Experience with California Electric Utilities
    • Experience working on thermal power plant or heavy industrial projects

    • Additional Information

      • Relocation assistance is not available for this role
      • Sponsorship is available for this role

      • About AECOM

        AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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