Substation Design - Electrical Engineer (Remote US)

Summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering and professional services across energy and other infrastructure sectors. The Substation Design Electrical Engineer will support utility-scale substation design projects in the power delivery industry, performing engineering calculations, data gathering, problem solving, and quality-focused work under moderate supervision while guiding entry-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering 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
• Identifies discrepancies in results
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• * Experience with high voltage substation design
• * EIT Certification
• * Experience in use of AutoCAD and/or Bentley Microstation
• * Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire
• * Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
• * Experience with proposal writing and project estimating
• * Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes
• * Superior Verbal & Written Communications
• * Driven for Results, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Planning, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Customer Focus
• * Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations
• * Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC)
• * Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must
• * Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills
• * Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others' work
• * Ability to use sound engineering judgment
• * Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details
• * Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• * Experience with high voltage substation design
• * EIT Certification
• * Experience in use of AutoCAD and/or Bentley Microstation

Nice to Haves

• * Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire
• * Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
• * Experience with proposal writing and project estimating
• * Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes
• * Superior Verbal & Written Communications
• * Driven for Results, Decision Quality, Priority Setting, Planning, Conflict Management, Informing, Listening, Dealing with Ambiguity, and Customer Focus
• * Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations
• * Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC)
• * Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must
• * Effective verbal communication and technical writing skills
• * Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others' work
• * Ability to use sound engineering judgment
• * Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details
• * Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life benefits
• AD&D benefits
• 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
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Award-winning training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills
• Resources from a network of experts