Electrical Engineering I

Summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering and professional services across energy, transportation, buildings, water, and environmental projects. The Electrical Engineering I role supports renewable energy projects through electrical design, system modeling, engineering calculations, construction documentation, and project lifecycle support for solar PV, battery energy storage, and related power systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff
• Solar PV and BESS system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems
• Solar PV and BESS system energy production modelling
• Developing construction and equipment specifications
• Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)
• Engineering development and support of construction drawing developments – one lines, network diagrams, etc
• DC and low to medium voltage power distribution design
• Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Participating in and presenting at meetings including those requiring occasional travel

Skills

• * BA/BS or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• * Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited university preferred
• * Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license
• * 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• * Experience in industry software such as Homer, NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope
• * MV AC Collection System Design Experience
• * Programming experience
• * Familiarity with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
• * Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.)
• * Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks
• * Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish
• * Special design experience: floating PV, fuel cells, agrivoltaics, super capacitors, etc
• * Field construction and commissioning experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * BA/BS or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Nice to Haves

• * Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited university preferred
• * Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license
• * 2+ years of relevant experience preferred
• * Experience in industry software such as Homer, NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope
• * MV AC Collection System Design Experience
• * Programming experience
• * Familiarity with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
• * Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.)
• * Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks
• * Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish
• * Special design experience: floating PV, fuel cells, agrivoltaics, super capacitors, etc
• * Field construction and commissioning experience

Benefits

• Freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States
• 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
• Cutting-edge technology and a network of experts
• Award-winning training and development programs designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills
• A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community
• Freedom to grow in a world of opportunity