Job DescriptionAECOM has a position available as an
Electrical CAD/BIM Specialist III to support our growing Power Delivery Practice in the U.S. 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.
Our team works on high and medium voltage projects for municipal, utility, commercial and industrial clients. This position will perform technical tasks on a variety of projects including substation retrofits and new builds, overhead and underground transmission, distributed generation, renewable energy and energy master planning. Qualified candidates will have a familiarity with the electrical design aspects for power utility and industrial clients.
The successful candidate will have an understanding and experience in electrical Revit design and principles. She/he will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members. He/she will have a high level of initiative, motivation, and displays drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done with excellent attention to detail.
The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:
- Works independently with limited direct supervision performing moderately complex technical work to create and maintain complete electrical design sets by interpreting and incorporating engineering red lines, markups, and instructions into CAD drawings and electrical 3D models.
- Accountable for larger portions of a project or process with the ability to analyze issues, identify solutions and coordinate with engineering staff.
- Develop and manage 3D models for electrical systems, including substation equipment layouts, conduit routing, cable tray systems, and other device placements as necessary.
- Produce accurate electrical construction drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, diagrams and schematics using AutoCAD, MicroStation and/or Revit.
- Revise drawings efficiently based on engineering feedback, RFI's, change orders, and construction site markups.
- Ensure all drawings comply with company/client drafting/BIM standards, client requirements, applicable codes, and industry best practices (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
- Maintain version control and proper file management of all CAD and 3D model files throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provides training and technical support to other design staff on the building information modeling system, including project standards, specifications and content.
- Assist in quality control by performing self and/or model health checks and peer reviews to ensure accuracy, completeness, and constructability of drawings and models.
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.
QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BA/BS in Engineering or related field + 4 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Experience in high voltage electrical CAD/BIM design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree in Engineering or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
- Experience in Revit 3D modeling environments, specifically for Substation Design
- Experience in creating and managing BIM execution plans or model matrix
- Knowledge of Omni Class and WBS applications
- Familiarity with the National Electric Code and other relevant codes
- Confidence utilizing Autodesk 2D
- Familiarity with other software, such as Bentley MicroStation
- Experience working in collaborative model environments (e.g. Navisworks, Revizto)
- Experience in the management of Common Data Environments including ProjectWise and ACC/Forma (Autodesk Construction Cloud)
- Understanding of vendor documentation and it's use as a reference for assigned tasks
- Exposure to substation facilities, including equipment, layouts and designs
Additional Information- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- Relocation is not available for this position.
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