Lead Transmission Engineer

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AECOM has a position available for a High Voltage Transmission Engineering Lead with a specialization in utility transmission design.

This position can be based out of any AECOM office located in the west, or mid-west regions of the United States.

This position is hybrid.

The focus of your experience must be in the power delivery industry and be associated with electrical engineering with respect to the design of utility scale transmission line development.

• Lead technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage the engineering aspects of multiple projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• in developing project schedules and defining technical staff for projects and daily work.
• Assist in the development of technical staff through mentoring, instructing of technical engineering principles, and governing electrical and safety codes.
• Instruct and teach the technical staff in the use of computer systems and software, tools and equipment, and company-owned motor vehicles.
• Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to submissions.
• Collaborate with the department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering and 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.
  
  Experience with PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD

• 5 years of experience in Power Transmission Design
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked on by staff.
• Must be able to effectively supervise a project team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry-relevant standards
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position

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&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options++,++ well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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