AECOM

Senior Structural Engineer (Substation Focus) - Remote (US)

AECOM$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Denver, CO
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field + 6 years experience, or equivalent education/experience
  • Structural design experience for overhead and underground transmission systems
  • Experience with Substation projects
  • Professional Engineering Licensure (PE)
  • Preferred: 10 years experience with at least 3 years as structural engineering lead

Responsibilities

  • Act as structural lead and engineer of record for electrical infrastructure projects
  • Perform engineering calculations and develop analytical models for structural design
  • Collaborate with Project Engineers/Managers on workload forecasts and design schedules
  • Assist in developing estimates for proposals
  • Contribute to business development strategies for high voltage electrical infrastructure
  • Coordinate with design teams to ensure completion of engineering drawings
  • Prepare technical reports and specifications for projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability benefits
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits and perks
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Senior Structural Engineer to support our growing Energy Practice's Power Delivery Initiative. For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of AECOM offices in multiple locations across the United States.

Our team provides a wide range of civil and structural engineering services across markets sectors including electrical transmission and distribution (OH/UG power systems and substations).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to develop within and further the technical skills we bring to our new and existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a depth of experience in substation design as well as experience with civil and structural design aspects for heavy industrial clients.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:
  • Acting as the structural lead and engineer of record for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects (both green and brown field)
  • Perform 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
  • Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
  • Contributes to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure
  • Coordination 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
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.
  • Preparation of project technical specifications and contract documents
  • Check and verify work prepared by peer/group
  • Provide mentorship for the other civil/structural engineers and contributes to department standards development
  • Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field + 6 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience in structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
  • Experience with Substation projects
  • Professional Engineering Licensure (PE)

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10 years of experience preferred with at least 3 years as structural engineering lead/engineer of record on projects
  • Comprehensive Understanding of 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)
  • Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
  • Experience executing work in 3D model environments
  • Progressive professional experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations
  • Experience with various voltage levels (4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, 500kV, etc.)
  • 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


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


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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.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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