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Electrical Substation Engineer

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Job Description

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 engineering 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 sectors including transmission (substations, OH / UG transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), power distribution (OH / UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), renewables (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, RNG, etc.). 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 coupled with leadership experience.

The successful candidate is expected to be a detail orientated, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently. Along with your technical excellence, you will also be expected to provide mentorship for the other electrical engineers in our Power group. The focus of the experience must be in the power industry associated with electrical engineering and design of HV and MV substations, HV transmission systems, and MV distribution systems.

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

• 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.

DCSEnergy AECOM's Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter allows us to deliver holistic solutions that improve and modernize generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, advisors, and project managers who advance energy solution and infrastructure to meet our varied Clients needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Qualification :

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.

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, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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