Electrical CAD Specialist

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AECOM has a position available to support our multi-disciplinary design team addressing the most challenging engineering tasks in power generation. Our team provides a wide range of engineering services in support of projects across the country with renewable project scopes such as commercial and industrial installations focused on resiliency, efficiency, and reliability, as well as utility-scale projects seeking to power communities via interconnected networks or high-density installations. Areas of focus include solar photovoltaics (PV), including new technologies in agrivoltaics and floating PV, energy storage (e.g., BESS, supercapacitors), interconnection, wind repowering, next-generation energy generation (e.g., fuel cells), new site development, data centers, and more.

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Take general direction, simple sketches from engineers, client and company standards, and design criteria to develop and progress through all stages of design – from feasibility through detail design.
• Prepare day-to-day electrical deliverables to achieve efficient facility design considering constructability, safety, and cost, including:
  • Equipment general arrangements
  • One lines and schematics
  • Plans (grounding, lighting, cable tray, power, instrument)
  • Wiring diagrams and installation details
• Prepare bills of materials and quantity take-offs.
• Employ a variety of data sources to build project model environments, including but not limited to laser scan, vendor files, existing base surfaces from LiDAR, survey points, and contours.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of coordinate systems and the ability to transform data from one system to another.
• Manage data (e.g., vendor data, client data) through the project lifecycle.
• Meet with clients for project kickoff, ongoing design review, and project close-out.
• Perform both routine and non-routine, complex design assignments that require judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.
• Maintain open communication with the project team (including remote staff) regarding workload planning, task estimating, and budgeting.
• Create, update, and implement group-specific standards.
• Contribute to a complete and integrated set of digital project content, including identification of discipline and vendor interfaces, clashes, etc., by working cooperatively with team members to resolve issues.
• Assist with the preparation of project specifications and contract documents.
• Check and verify work prepared by peers/groups.
• Apply strong knowledge of industry standards, guides, specifications, and procedures specific to working with U.S. electrical and instrument infrastructure and networks at industrial facilities.
• Ensure technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work.
• Collaborate effectively with U.S. and international design staff to create quality deliverables.
• Participate in site field visits and walk-downs.

Requirements

• BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or AA/AS + 6 years of relevant solar PV and BESS experience.
• High-level design and CAD skills and technical competency in the field of electrical design.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience.
• 2+ years of experience as a project technical electrical design lead.
• Adaptability and curiosity in learning new software and applications.
• Experience creating drawings (e.g., power plans, wiring schematics) with limited direction from the engineering team.
• Experience utilizing and integrating data sets into 3D models (e.g., laser scans, LiDAR).
• Demonstrated experience in AutoCAD 3D modeling environments (e.g., Plant3D, CadWorx, Revit, ReCap).
• Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g., Navisworks).
• Experience managing Common Data Environments, including ProjectWise and BIM 360.
• Experience with field walk-downs or construction.
• Strong experience leveraging laser scan or other data sets to inform design development.
• Knowledge of typical stakeholders and the ability to anticipate data requests and expectations.
• Understanding of vendor documentation and its use as a reference for assigned tasks.
• Demonstrated experience participating in complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry (including safety) standards (e.g., NEC/NFPA 70, OSHA 1910).

Benefits

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, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options and well-being resources
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

Pay

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 per year.