High Voltage Transmission Electrical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Provide engineering assistance for HVDC terrestrial and underwater cable systems as well as converter stations.

• Assist with HVDC cable routing and the feasibility studies for converter stations.

• Offer technical support throughout the project permitting process.

• Prepare conceptual engineering documentation.

• Collaborate with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to create electrical engineering design timelines and budgets.

• Facilitate utility interface and technical coordination for clients.

• Conduct power system studies, which include load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, and arc flash analysis.

• Develop and assess PSCAD models.

• Create one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, BOMs, wire schedules, and interconnection diagrams.

• Oversee testing of HVDC equipment and systems.

• Formulate construction and equipment specifications.

• Provide project support during construction, startup, and commissioning as required.

• Execute grounding analysis and design.

• Review engineering work completed by colleagues.

• Attend meetings with clients.

• Advocate for AECOM's capabilities while sustaining the existing client portfolio.

• Deliver specialized technical input and expertise for studies and design activities.

• Present intricate technical solutions to clients.

• Conduct quality control reviews of work generated by others.

• Engage in the development of technical proposals.

• Provide estimates for engineering budgets and timelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant HVAC and HVDC experience, or a proven equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Background in electrical power engineering, along with some leadership experience.

• A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Preferred 10+ years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience working with FACTS.

• Familiarity with power systems analysis software, such as ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, AcSELerator, or EnerVista.

• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, and other industry codes and standards.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead engineering tasks.

• Experience with full EPC and Design/Build projects from initiation to completion.

• Field experience in plant startup and commissioning.

• Experience in Owner’s Engineering.

• Ability to work with remote teams.

• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Flexibility to work remotely and/or from various Energy offices across the United States through the Freedom to Grow program.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.