Structural Engineer - Power Delivery

About the role

AECOM has a position available for a Structural Engineer- Power Delivery to support our growing Energy Practice’s Grid Modernization Initiative. This role offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices in multiple locations across the United States through our Freedom to Grow program.

Responsibilities

• Leading / Supporting engineering and design for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects (both green and brown field)
• Performing 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
• Contributing to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure
• Coordinating 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
• Preparing technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations
• Preparation of project technical specifications and contract documents
• Checking and verifying work prepared by peer/group
• Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional engineering licensure or EIT
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
• 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)
• 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
• 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
• Experience with California Electric Utilities
• Experience working on thermal power plant or heavy industrial projects

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred Qualifications: Professional engineering licensure or EIT 4 years of relevant experience in transmission, distribution and substation projects 6+ years of experience preferred

Benefits

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.

Pay

The expected range is $100,000.00 - $135,000.00. yearly

Schedule

Hybrid