Civil​/Structural Engineer III; T&D Focus

Overview

AECOM is hiring a Civil / Structural Engineer with a primary focus on Transmission and Distribution projects to support our growing Energy Business Line. The role offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices across the United States. Our team provides civil and structural engineering services across markets including electrical transmission and distribution, renewables, industrial process, building decarbonization and next generation energy.

Qualified candidates will have familiarity with civil and structural design aspects for heavy industrial clients.

About AECOM is the global infrastructure leader delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We are a Fortune 500 firm with a broad portfolio and a global team of professionals including engineers, planners, scientists, designers and project managers.

• Under minimal direction, completes engineering assignments of moderate to advanced complexity
• Prepare overhead line design using PLS-CADD
• Transmission and distribution line structural design (steel and wood) using PLS-Tower and/or PLS-Pole
• Transmission line foundation design using MFAD and L-Pile
• Substation support structures and foundation design
• Underground high voltage transmission lines and/or low & medium voltage distribution lines
• Seismic design for substation assets
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of civil/structural engineering and basic understanding of other disciplines
• Provide technical guidance to a modest-sized group of engineers, designers and specialists
• Prepare and execute civil/structural project scope
• Ensure compliance with codes, permits and software applications for substation and transmission & distribution projects
• Review and check work sequences, content and methods for calculations and manage calculations documentation
• Oversee review and checking of construction and vendor drawings
• Review interdisciplinary vendor documents
• Assist with task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Plan and schedule engineering tasks within the civil/structural discipline
• Maintain positive working relationships with peers
• Occasional travel to other AECOM locations and client sites
• Participate in field walks, create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders as necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Electrical Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• Experience including structural design for electrical substation and/or transmission and distribution
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience
• Professional Engineering license in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Experience modeling, analyzing and designing steel structures and foundations for industrial projects
• Experience with various voltage levels (4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, 500kV, etc.)
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD packages (PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole)
• Experience with structural analysis software (Staad.
  
  PRO, SAP
  2000, MFAD, L-Pile)
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (NESC, ASCE 7, IEEE, AISC, IBC, etc.)
• Experience working with remote teams and full EPC/Design-Build projects
• Owner’s Engineering experience and knowledge of retrofit or brownfield projects
• Experience with California Electric Utilities and civil drainage/sitework design
• AutoCAD 3D proficiency
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient with ambition

• Relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available

Compensation: USD 95,000 - USD 135,000 per year, based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

You will be part of a global team that supports growth and career development. We offer opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects, access to cutting-edge technology, and award-winning training and development programs in a collaborative, respectful environment.

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