Lead Electrical Substation Engineer

Short company description

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone – uplifting communities, improving access and sustaining our planet.
We’re committed to managing our business with the upmost responsibility and to always strive for better — be that reducing emissions, creating social value or diversifying our senior leadership and workforce.

We understand both the urgency of the challenges facing our society and our responsibility to act in an impactful and enduring way. We’re leading the change towards a more sustainable and equitable future, partnering with those who want to make a positive difference in the world.

We’re listening to clients and the communities we serve in order to improve lives and livelihoods, and to create sustainable legacies for generations to come.

Thinking without limits is what keeps us at the vanguard. Ideas have no borders, and this ethos is embedded in our culture. The full scope of our global expertise is available to anyone who needs it, wherever they are based.

We’re trusted advisors — planners, designers, engineers, consultants and program and construction managers — delivering professional services spanning cities, transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment. Working throughout the project lifecycle, we’re one team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Our History

AECOM launched when a handful of employees from design and engineering companies shared a dream of creating an industry-leading firm dedicated to delivering a better world.

We became an independent company formed by the merger of five entities. While our official founding was in 1990, many of our predecessor firms had distinguished histories dating back more than 120 years.

Since then, more than 50 companies have joined us and, in 2007, we became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in T&D primary circuit design and project management, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Willingness to travel occasionally
Able to participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary
The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
Provide leadership for the other electrical engineers in our Power team
Working with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
Performing Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis)
One line and three-line diagrams
Conducting arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPE
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
Developing construction and equipment specifications
Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
Grounding Analysis and Design
Reviewing engineering work performed by peers
Attending client meetings
Client and site field visits      

Nice to have:

Professional Engineer license.
Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, PIP etc).
Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks 
Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
Plant Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, Etap).
Solar or wind facility experience
Experience working in collaborative 3D model environments (e.g. Navisworks)

Responsibilities

Project Leadership:
Lead a team of engineers and technicians in the design and execution of primary circuit projects.
Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets for primary circuit installations and upgrades.
Coordinate with stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure project success.
Design and Engineering:
Oversee the development of primary circuit designs, including substation layouts, overhead lines, and underground cables.
Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to optimize primary circuit designs for efficiency and reliability.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, company specifications, and regulatory requirements.
System Analysis and Optimization:
Identify opportunities for system improvements and efficiency enhancements.
Implement solutions to address system reliability and performance issues.
Technical Expertise:
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in primary circuit design and engineering.
Review and approve technical documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and reports.
Field Support and Troubleshooting:
Provide on-site support during construction, commissioning, and maintenance activities in case is required.
Resolve technical issues and address challenges related to primary circuit installations.
Documentation and Reporting:
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, project reports, and status updates.
Ensure accurate documentation of primary circuit designs, modifications, and as-built drawings.

Benefits

• Medical subscription
• Dental subscription
• Life insurance
• Private pension
• Bookster subscription
• Flexible work schedule
• Parties / company events
• Laptop
• Fun / Relax Area
• Meal vouchers