SUBSTATION ENGINEERING LEAD - PHYSICAL - REMOTE (U.S.)

<p>AECOM has a position available for a&#xa0;<strong>Substation Engineering Lead</strong>&#xa0;with a specialization in utility substation design.&#xa0;<strong>The focus of your experience must be in the power delivery industry and be associated with electrical engineering with respect to the physical design of utility scale substation development.</strong></p><p>The responsibilities for the position include, but may not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Senior technical resource may serve as technical advisor for team.</li><li>Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for substation scopes.</li><li>Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.</li><li>Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.</li><li>Develops estimates of technical efforts for projects.</li><li>Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings</li><li>Prepares technical specification sections.</li><li>Provides input for the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.</li><li>Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances.</li><li>Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work.</li><li>Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.</li><li>Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.</li><li>Attending all client technical review meetings.</li></ul> <p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and&#xa0;demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.</li><li>Minimum&#xa0;6 years of relevant high voltage substation design (physical) experience&#xa0;</li><li>Professional engineer license (PE)</li><li>Experience with use of AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation</li><li>Experience with use of CDEGS, WinIGS</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proficiency in assessing mechanical forces and thermal effects of high fault currents on rigid bus</li><li>Knowledge of construction practices and constructability</li><li>Experience with proposal writing and project estimating</li><li>Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes</li><li>2+&#xa0;years of overseeing and managing a project team</li><li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and assignments.&#xa0;</li><li>Superior Verbal &amp; Written Communications</li><li>Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.</li><li>Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code&#xa0;</li></ul> <ul><li>Relocation assistance is not available for this role</li><li>Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.</li><li><strong>THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN FEBRUARY 11, 2027</strong></li></ul><div sr-tagline=""></div><p>At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. <strong><em>To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.</em></strong></p><p>&#xa0;</p><p><strong>About AECOM</strong>&#xa0;</p><p>AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options<u>,</u>&#xa0;well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.&#xa0;</p><p>AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.&#xa0;</p><p><strong>What makes AECOM a great place to work</strong>&#xa0;</p><p>You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.&#xa0;</p><p>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.&#xa0;</p>