AECOM

Structural Engineer - Remote (US)

AECOM$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field + 4 years relevant experience or equivalent education/experience
  • Experience in structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
  • Experience with Substation projects
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
  • Proficiency in industry codes and standards applicable to electrical infrastructure projects
  • Experience with structural analysis and design software like Staad.PRO or SAP2000

Responsibilities

  • Lead/support engineering and design for substations and switchyards
  • Perform engineering calculations and develop analytical models for structures
  • Collaborate with Project Engineers and Managers on forecasts and schedules
  • Assist in developing proposals with task and effort estimates
  • Contribute to business development strategies for electrical infrastructure
  • Coordinate with design teams to finish engineering drawings
  • Prepare technical reports explaining research findings and recommendations

Benefits

  • Freedom and flexibility to work remotely or from various Energy offices across the U.S.
  • Opportunities to develop technical skills within a growing Energy Practice
  • Engagement with a wide range of civil and structural engineering services
  • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams on impactful projects
  • Potential for involvement in complex, large-scale engineering programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a 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 Energy 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 a familiarity 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:
  • Leading / Supporting engineering and design 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
  • 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 + 4 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

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • 6 years of experience preferred
  • Comprehensive 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
  • Experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations
  • Experience must include structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
  • 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

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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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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