AECOM
Overview
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 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. Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets including transmission, power distribution, renewables, and next generation energy. We are looking for a strong leader with a power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in electrical power engineering with leadership experience. The successful candidate is expected to be detail oriented and able to make decisions independently. You will also provide mentorship for other electrical engineers in our Power group. The focus of the experience must be in the power industry related to electrical engineering and design of HV and MV substations, HV transmission systems, and MV distribution systems. 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 $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, solving clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with a reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects that transform the industry and shape the future, with cutting-edge technology and a network of experts to make a real impact. Our training and development programs are designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills. We foster a respectful, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace where you have the freedom to grow. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and will keep your information confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID:
J10132954 Business Line:
Energy Business Group:
DCS Strategic Business Unit:
East Career Area:
Engineering Work Location Model:
Hybrid Legal Entity:
AECOM Technical Services Inc
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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 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. Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets including transmission, power distribution, renewables, and next generation energy. We are looking for a strong leader with a power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in electrical power engineering with leadership experience. The successful candidate is expected to be detail oriented and able to make decisions independently. You will also provide mentorship for other electrical engineers in our Power group. The focus of the experience must be in the power industry related to electrical engineering and design of HV and MV substations, HV transmission systems, and MV distribution systems. 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 $120,000.00 to $150,000.00. About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, solving clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with a reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects that transform the industry and shape the future, with cutting-edge technology and a network of experts to make a real impact. Our training and development programs are designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills. We foster a respectful, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace where you have the freedom to grow. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and will keep your information confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID:
J10132954 Business Line:
Energy Business Group:
DCS Strategic Business Unit:
East Career Area:
Engineering Work Location Model:
Hybrid Legal Entity:
AECOM Technical Services Inc
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