🚀 Senior Transmission & Distribution Structural Engineer

Overview

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

• 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 other civil/structural engineers; versed with 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
• Review and check work sequences, content and methods used to generate specifications for calculations; oversee approval, revision, retention and storage of calculations
• Oversee review and checking of construction and vendor drawings; review interdisciplinary vendor documents
• Assist with developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Assist with planning and scheduling engineering tasks within the civil/structural discipline
• Maintain positive working relationships with peers
• Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others
• Occasional travel to other AECOM locations and client sites
• Participate in field walks, create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineering license (P.E.)
• Experience must include structural design for electrical substation and/or transmission and distribution

• 10+ years of relevant transmission and distribution experience with at least three years as project technical lead and/or engineer of record
• Progressive professional experience in 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 (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 with effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with remote teams
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish; Owner’s Engineering experience
• Experience with retrofit or brownfield projects; exposure to supporting renewable generation projects

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position
• Offered compensation will be based on location and qualifications. The expected range is $110,000.00 - $150,000.00

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that delivers infrastructure solutions across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work: you will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. You’ll work on groundbreaking projects locally and globally with cutting-edge technology and a network of experts. Our training and development programs aim to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value your potential and keep all information confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J

Business Line: Energy

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc