Substation Design - Electrical Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

About the role

AECOM is seeking a Substation Engineer specializing in physical substation design. This position can be remote or based in various AECOM offices in Dallas, TX; Arlington, VA; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Bloomfield, NJ; Boston, MA; Burlington, NJ; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Conshohocken, PA.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.