Electrical Substation Engineer

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Job Description

AECOM has a position opening for an Electrical Substation Engineer to support our growing Energy Business Line.

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

This is an excellent career opportunity for an engineering with a strong technical background and looking to grow into a project leadership role.

Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including transmission (substations, OH/UG transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), power distribution (OH/UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), renewables (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, RNG, etc.).  We are looking for a strong leader with a power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in electrical power engineering coupled with leadership experience.

The successful candidate is expected to be a detail orientated, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently. Along with your technical excellence, you will also be expected to provide mentorship for the other electrical engineers in our Power group.  The focus of the experience must be in the power industry associated with electrical engineering and design of HV and MV substations, HV transmission systems, and MV distribution systems.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Responsible for supporting the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff.
• Support the development of the following, under the direction of the Lead Electrical Engineer:
• Substation and switching station physical design, including air-insulated substations (AIS) and gas-insulated substations (GIS)
• Substation general arrangement drawings, elevations, and sections
• Plan drawings such as grounding plans, raceway plans, cable tray plans etc.
• One-line and three-line diagrams
• Protective relay and metering diagrams
• AC/DC schematics
• Panel Layouts
• Equipment layouts and sectional views
• Connection Diagrams
• Bill of Materials
• Cable Schedules
• DC power distribution design
• Developing construction and equipment specifications
• Electrical Lists - Cable and Conduit Schedules, Load List, Equipment List
• Calculations – Grounding analysis and design, Cable sizing, conduit sizing, transformer sizing, battery sizing, lightning protection, bus bracing
• Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis)
• Basis of design documents
• Work with senior staff in the development of design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
• Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
• Reviewing engineering work performed by peers
• Occasional travel to client or project sites
• Participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary      

     
Level specific responsibilities:

• Performs limited portions of a broader assignment of a senior engineer.
• Coordinates work with the electrical design team and other disciplines to develop and complete assigned tasks.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering and design 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.

DCS—Energy
AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
• 4+ years of relevant substation experience
• Fundamentals of engineering (FE) certification

Preferred Qualification:

• Professional engineering licensure
• 6+ years of relevant substation experience preferred
• Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA etc).
• Experience with California Electric Utilities
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
• Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks 
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
• Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
• Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP).
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects
• Success in working with remote teams

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship is available for this role

About AECOM 

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, 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. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.