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AECOM

Electrical Substation Engineer

AECOM, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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AECOM . AECOM has a position opening for an

Electrical Substation Engineer

to support our growing Energy Business Line. For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States. This is an excellent career opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background and looking to grow into a project leadership role. Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff. Support the development of the following, under the direction of the Lead Electrical Engineer: Substation and switching station physical design, including air-insulated substations (AIS) and gas-insulated substations (GIS) Substation general arrangement drawings, elevations, and sections Plan drawings such as grounding plans, raceway plans, cable tray plans etc. One-line and three-line diagrams Protective relay and metering diagrams AC/DC schematics Panel Layouts Equipment layouts and sectional views Connection Diagrams Bill of Materials Cable Schedules DC power distribution design Developing construction and equipment specifications Electrical Lists - Cable and Conduit Schedules, Load List, Equipment List Calculations – Grounding analysis and design, Cable sizing, conduit sizing, transformer sizing, battery sizing, lightning protection, bus bracing Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis) Basis of design documents Work with senior staff in the development of design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning Reviewing engineering work performed by peers Occasional travel to client or project sites Participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary Performs limited portions of a broader assignment of a senior engineer. Coordinates work with the electrical design team and other disciplines to develop and complete assigned tasks. Gathers and correlates basic engineering and design data using established and well-defined procedures. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests. Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered. Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of relevant substation experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification. Preferred Qualifications: Professional engineering licensure 6+ years of relevant substation experience preferred Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA etc). Experience with California Electric Utilities Experience with retrofit or brown field projects Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish. Startup and Commissioning Field Experience Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP). Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects Success in working with remote teams Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position. Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $112,000.00 to $140,000.00. About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, delivering a broad range of benefits through its professional services, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, retirement options, and flexible work arrangements. Our teams solve clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, partnering with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that supports your growth and career ambitions, with opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects and access to training and development programs designed to expand your technical and leadership skills. We value respect, collaboration and community, and provide a workplace where you can grow. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure confidentiality and compliance with EEO guidelines.

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