Substation Engineer - Physical (Remote - U.S.)

Summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering and professional services across energy and other infrastructure sectors. The Substation Engineer will support physical utility-scale substation design by gathering engineering data, performing calculations and tests, proposing solutions, identifying discrepancies, and completing assignments within budget and schedule under moderate supervision.

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
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with high voltage substation design
• EIT Certification
• Proficient 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
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC)
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience with high voltage substation design
• EIT Certification
• Proficient 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
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations
• Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC)
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must
• 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

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• AD&D benefits
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Leaves of absence
• 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
• Resources to make a real impact
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities