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AECOM Sr. Electrical Substation Engineer in Denver, Colorado
United States of America - Colorado, Denver
Job Summary
AECOM has an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our growing Energy Business Line. This position has the possibility of being located at a variety of Energy offices in multiple locations across the United States.
About AECOM
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustainingand disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
Fortune ’s World’s Most Admired Companies – 2014-2020
#1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record 's 2019 “Top 500 Design Firms” and #1 2019 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”
VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019
Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across the transmission (substations, OH/UG transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), power distribution (OH/UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), and renewable energy sectors (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind). 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 project management and leadership experience.
The successful candidate is expected to be a detail orientated yet efficient, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently. Along with your technical excellence, you will also be expected to provide leadership for the other electrical engineers in our Power group. The focus of the experience has to be in the power industry associated with electrical engineering and design of HV transmission systems, HV and MV substations, and MV distribution systems. Experience with California utilities a plus.
It is an excellent career opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background and looking to grow into an engineering management role. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits and relocation assistance where and when applicable.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for approval of electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
Working with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
Keeping senior management up to date on group progress, issues, and opportunities
Performing Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis)
Developing protective relay settings and calculations
Developing control system layouts
One line and three-line diagrams
Protective relay and metering one line / three-line diagrams
AC/DC schematics
Panel Layouts
Equipment layouts and sectional views
Connection Diagrams
Bill of Materials
Cable Schedules
DC power distribution design
Complying with hazardous area classification codes and standards
Developing construction and equipment specifications
Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
Grounding Analysis and Design
Managing and reviewing engineering work performed by peers
Attending client meetings
Level specific responsibilities:
Serves as lead engineer on mid- to large size projects.
Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.
Approves and signs off on work.
Provides technical expertise for studies and design efforts.
Presents complex technical solutions to clients.
Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
Participates in development of technical proposals.
Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements on large projects.
Minimum Requirements
BA/BS (Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering preferred) plus 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Willingness to travel occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
12+ Years of Power Industry experience as an Electrical Engineer associated with the design of HV transmission systems, HV and MV Substations, and MV distribution systems.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in California and New York.
Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc).
Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering meetings.
Ability to take the lead and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
AutoCAD/Microstation Design-Drafting Experience.
Plant Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, Etap).
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Electrical / Electronic
Business Line Power & Industrial
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 241166BR
Clearance Required No
Virtual: Yes
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
