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AECOM · 3 months ago

Structural Engineer - Power Delivery

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $135K/yr

4+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Structural Engineer - Power Delivery to support their Energy Practice’s Grid Modernization Initiative, focusing on civil and structural engineering services for electrical infrastructure projects. The role involves leading engineering efforts, performing calculations, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality designs.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leading / Supporting engineering and design for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects (both green and brown field)

Perform engineering calculations and developing analytical models for both structural steel and concrete design

Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing workload forecasts, design schedules and budgets for civil/structural work activities

Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support

Contributes to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure

Coordination with civil/structural design team to direct completion of engineering drawings

Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of general arrangements, vendor procurement packages and similar

Creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards

Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations

Preparation of project technical specifications and contract documents

Check and verify work prepared by peer/group

Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites

Qualification

Substation designCivil engineeringStructural engineeringPLS-CADD proficiencyProfessional engineering licensure3D modeling experienceStructural analysis softwareTransmission systems experienceTeam collaborationTechnical report writingProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred

Professional engineering licensure or EIT

4 years of relevant experience in transmission, distribution and substation projects

6+ years of experience preferred

Comprehensive industry codes and standards (e.g. 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, NEC)

Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams

Experience executing work in 3D model environments

Experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations

Experience must include structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems

Experience with various voltage levels (4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, 500kV, etc.)

Proficiency in PLS-CADD packages (PLS-Tower, PLS-Pole, PLS-Tower, etc.)

Experience with structural analysis and design software (e.g. Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, L-Pile)

Experience working with remote teams

Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish

Owner's Engineering experience

Experience with retrofit or brown field projects

Experience with California Electric Utilities