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AECOM

Civil / Structural Engineer III (T&D Focus)

AECOM, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Civil / Structural Engineer III (T&D Focus)

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Company Description At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. Our teams of over 50,000 professionals deliver projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Job Description AECOM is hiring a Civil / Structural Engineer with a primary focus on Transmission and Distribution projects to support our growing Energy Business Line. The role offers freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at various Energy offices across the United States.

Our team provides a wide range of civil and structural engineering services across markets sectors including electrical transmission and distribution (OH/UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), renewables, industrial process, building decarbonization, and next‑generation energy. 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 familiarity with civil and structural design aspects for heavy industrial clients.

Responsibilities

Under minimal direction, completes engineering assignments of moderate to advanced complexity

Prepare overhead line design using PLS-CADD

Transmission and distribution line structural (steel and wood) design using PLS-Tower and/or PLS-Pole

Transmission line foundation design using MFAD and L-Pile

Substation support structures and foundation design

Underground high voltage transmission line and/or low & medium voltage distribution lines

Seismic design for substation assets

Comprehensive understanding within civil/structural engineering and basic understanding of other engineering disciplines

Potential to provide technical guidance to a modest sized group of engineers, designers, and specialists

Versed with the preparation and execution of civil/structural project scope

Fully versed with codes, permits and software applications related to civil/structural engineering for substation and transmission & distribution projects

Fully versed with and can check and review the work sequence, general content and the methods used to generate specifications for the calculations as well as the approval, revision, retention and storage of calculations

Can oversee the review and checking of construction and vendor drawings

Capable of reviewing interdisciplinary vendor documents

Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support

Understands and assists with the planning and scheduling of engineering tasks within the civil/structural discipline

Works to maintain positive working relationships with peers

Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and client sites

Able to participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Experience must include structural design for electrical substation and/or transmission and distribution.

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam certificate.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred 6+ years of experience

Professional Engineering license in Civil or Structural Engineering

Experience in the modeling, analysis and engineering design of steel structures and foundations for industrial projects

Experience with various voltage levels (4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, 500kV, etc.)

Proficiency in PLS-CADD packages (PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, etc.)

Experience with structural analysis and design software (e.g. Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, L-Pile)

Working knowledge of 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)

Experience working with remote teams

Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.

Owner’s Engineering experience

Experience with retrofit or brown field projects

Experience with California Electric Utilities

Experience with civil drainage and sitework design

Knowledge and skill with AutoCAD 3D software

Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 per year.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits

Paid time off and leave of absence

Voluntary benefits, perks, and flexible work options

Well‑being resources and employee assistance program

Business travel insurance and service recognition awards

Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan

Equal Opportunity Employer As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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