AECOM has a position available for an Electrical Engineer to support our Transmission and Distribution group within the Energy practice Engineering Center of Excellence. For this role, 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. Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including transmission (substations, OH/UG transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), power distribution (OH/UG power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), renewables (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, RNG, etc.).  We are looking for an up-and-coming leader with an electrical engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. The successful candidate is expected to be a detail orientated engineer who can make decisions independently under the guidance of senior staff. The focus of the experience must be in the power industry associated with electrical engineering and design of HV and MV substations, HV transmission systems, and MV distribution systems.The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:Responsible for supporting the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff.Support the development of the following, under the direction of the Lead Electrical Engineer:Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis)One-Line and three-line DiagramsConducting arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPEProtective relay and metering one line / three-line diagramsAC/DC schematicsPanel LayoutsEquipment layouts and sectional viewsConnection DiagramsBill of MaterialsCable SchedulesDC power distribution designDeveloping construction and equipment specificationsPlan Drawings such as grounding plans, raceway plans, cable tray plans etc.Electrical Lists - Cable and Conduit Schedules, Load List, Equipment ListCalculations – Grounding analysis and design, Cable sizing, conduit sizing, transformer sizingSupporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioningOccasional travel to client or project sites            Support field walkdowns and data gatheringLevel specific responsibilities:Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with some supervision.
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.
