Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer

Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a Lead Principal Substation 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
• Leads developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Contributes to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure
• Lead the 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

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