Senior Structural Engineer – Substation Focus

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

📋 Description

• Serve as the structural lead and engineer of record for substations, switchyards, and various electrical infrastructure projects.

• Conduct engineering calculations and create analytical models for the design of structural steel and concrete.

• Collaborate with Project Engineers and Project Managers to forecast workloads, establish design schedules, and manage budgets.

• Assist with the estimation of tasks and efforts for proposal support.

• Contribute to the business development strategy focused on substations and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

• Coordinate with civil and structural design teams to produce engineering drawings.

• Work across disciplines to collaborate on general arrangements and vendor procurement packages.

• Develop, update, and implement specific standards for the group.

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, specifications, and contract documents.

• Review and validate the work of peers and groups.

• Mentor civil and structural engineers while aiding in the development of departmental standards.

• Occasionally travel to AECOM locations and client sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline, accompanied by 6 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven experience in structural design for both overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems.

• Familiarity with substation projects.

• Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) is required.

• Preferred: A minimum of 10 years of experience, including at least 3 years in a structural engineering lead or engineer of record role.

• In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as NESC, G.O.95, ASCE, IEEE, AISC, IBC, ACI, RUS, and NEC.

• Experience managing complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and working with CAD teams.

• Proficient in executing work within 3D model environments.

• Professional experience in modeling, analyzing, and designing steel structures and foundations.

• Familiarity with various voltage levels.

• Proficient in PLS-CADD software, including PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole.

• Experienced with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, MFAD, and L-Pile.

• Experience working with remote teams.

• Familiarity with full EPC and Design/Build projects from inception to completion.

• Experience in Owner’s Engineering roles.

• Experience with retrofit or brownfield projects.

• Sponsorship is available for this position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Additional voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Employee stock purchase plans.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

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