Structural Engineer (Substation Focus) - Remote (US)

Summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering and related services across energy, transportation, water, buildings, and other sectors. The company is seeking a Structural Engineer to support substation and power delivery projects through structural analysis, design, project coordination, technical documentation, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Leading / Supporting engineering and design for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects (both green and brown field)
• Perform engineering calculations and developing analytical models for both structural steel and concrete design
• Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing workload forecasts, design schedules and budgets for civil/structural work activities
• Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Contributes to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure
• Coordination with civil/structural design team to direct completion of engineering drawings
• Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of general arrangements, vendor procurement packages and similar
• Creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations
• Preparation of project technical specifications and contract documents
• Check and verify work prepared by peer/group
• Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field + 4 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
• Experience with Substation projects
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• 6 years of experience preferred
• Comprehensive 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, NEC)
• Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
• Experience executing work in 3D model environments
• Experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations
• Experience must include structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
• 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)
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field + 4 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
• Experience with Substation projects

Nice to Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• 6 years of experience preferred
• Comprehensive 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, NEC)
• Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
• Experience executing work in 3D model environments
• Experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations
• Experience must include structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
• 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)
• 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

Benefits

• Sponsorship is available for this role
• 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.
• Freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices in multiple locations across the United States.
• Resources from cutting-edge technology and a network of experts to make a real impact.
• Award-winning training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.
• A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community.
• Sponsorship is available for this role.