Structural Engineer – Substation Focus

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

📋 Description

• Lead and provide support for engineering and design efforts related to 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 civil/structural budgets.

• Assist in estimating tasks and efforts for proposal development.

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

• Coordinate with civil/structural design teams to ensure the timely completion of engineering drawings.

• Work collaboratively across disciplines on general arrangements, vendor procurement packages, and related deliverables.

• Develop, revise, and enforce group-specific standards.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate research, findings, and recommendations.

• Draft project technical specifications and contract documents.

• Review and validate work produced by peers or the team.

• Occasionally travel to AECOM locations and client sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline, along with 4 years of applicable experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

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

• Proven experience with substation projects.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of industry codes and standards, including NESC, G.O.95, ASCE 113, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, IEEE 605, IEEE 693, AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, RUS, ASCE design guidelines, and NEC is preferred.

• Experience working on complex, multidisciplinary programs/projects and within CAD teams.

• Proficiency in executing work within 3D model environments.

• Background in modeling, analyzing, and designing steel structures and foundations.

• Familiarity with various voltage levels, including 4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 500kV.

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

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

• Experience collaborating with remote teams.

• Involvement in full EPC and Design/Build projects from inception to completion.

• Experience in Owner’s Engineering.

• Familiarity with retrofit or brownfield projects.

• Relocation assistance is not available.

• Sponsorship is available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits.

• Additional perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Award-winning training and development opportunities.

• Access to resources for enhancing technical expertise and leadership skills.

• Sponsorship is available for this role.