Senior Transmission And Distribution Structural Engineer

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with experience focused on Substation and Transmission & Distribution projects to support our growing Energy Business Line. 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.
Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

• Serves as lead engineer and Engineering of Record on small to mid- size projects

• Prepare overhead line design using PLS-CADD

• Transmission line structural design using PLS-Tower and/or PLS-Pole

• Substation support structures and foundation design

• Environmental Load Development for Transmission and Distribution assets. "Wind, Ice, Seismic, etc."

• Comprehensive understanding within civil/Structural Engineering and strong understanding of other engineering disciplines 

• Provide mentorship for the other civil/Structural Engineers Versed with the preparation and execution of civil/structural project scope 

• Fully versed with codes, permits and software applications related to civil/Structural Engineering for substation and transmission & distribution projects

• Fully versed with and can check and review the work sequence, general content and the methods used to generate specifications for the calculations as well as the approval, revision, retention and storage of calculations

• Can oversee the review and checking of construction and vendor drawings

• Capable of reviewing interdisciplinary vendor documents 

• Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support

• Understands and assists with the planning and scheduling of engineering tasks within the civil/structural discipline

• Works to maintain positive working relationships with peers

• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others

• Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites

• Able to participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary.

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 Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
• Current professional engineering license(s) (PE)
• 6+ years of applicable engineering relevant experience
• Experience must include structural design for electrical substation and/or Transmission and Distribution

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant Transmission and Distribution experience with at least three of those years acting as project technical lead and/or engineer of record. 
• Progressive professional experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD packages (PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, etc.)
• Experience with structural analysis software (e.g. StaadPRO, MFAD, L-Pile, SAP2000)
• Professional Engineering license in Civil or Structural Engineering in California
• Experience with California Electric Utilities
•  Proficient in 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)
• Self-motivated
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Success in 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
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship is available for this role
• Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position typically is $100,963.20 - $186,721.60. Please note that this role can be based anywhere in the United States/Canada and compensation data will vary in each location, including higher or lower than the stated range. . 
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, retirement benefits, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.