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AECOM · 3 months ago

High Voltage Transmission Electrical Engineer

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $190K/yr

6+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a High Voltage Transmission Electrical Engineer specializing in HVDC electrical power systems, responsible for engineering support, technical coordination, and project development related to HVDC cable systems and converter stations.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Engineering support for HVDC terrestrial and submarine cable systems and converter stations

Supporting HVDC cable routing and converter station feasibility studies

Providing technical support input during the project permitting phase

Preparation of conceptual level engineering documents

Working with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities

Supporting clients with utility interface and technical coordination

Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis)

PSCAD model development and analysis

Preparation of one line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, BOMs, wire schedule, interconnection diagrams

Field experience including witnessing testing of HVDC equipment and systems

Developing construction and equipment specifications

Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning as needed

Grounding Analysis and Design

Reviewing engineering work performed by peers

Attending client meetings

Assist in the promotion of AECOM's capabilities while maintaining our existing client base

Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts, and presents complex technical solutions to clients

Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others

Participate in development of technical proposals

Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule

Qualification

HVDC electrical power systemsPower systems analysisElectrical engineeringProfessional Engineer (P.E.)FACTS experiencePower systems softwareField experienceEPC project experienceLeadership experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of relevant HVAC experience and HVDC experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Experience must include electrical power engineering coupled with some leadership experience