Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a part-time variable Substation Engineer with a specialization in physical substation design. The focus of your experience must be in the power delivery industry and be associated with electrical engineering with respect to the design of utility scale substation design.

In this role you will perform electrical engineer design for complex high voltage substation projects and will work closely with the Project Managers and Project Engineers.

Key Responsibilities for Substation Engineer:

• Design on multiple manager-assigned projects in collaboration with Technical Engineering Leads, Project Management, the Project Engineering Team, high voltage Engineers, and other Subject Matter Experts, providing expert electrical design engineering guidance to include:
• Work closely with assigned Project Engineer (PE) as needed.
• Create technical electrical designs and standards for substation projects such as reactor groups, capacitor groups, station service overhauls, power transformer replacements, power circuit breaker replacements, fiber optic cabling, motor operated disconnects
• Provide recommendations to the assigned PM, PE, and project team regarding project expectations, approach, schedule, scope, work plans, step plans, deliverables, and goals, etc.
• Facilitate, assist, and shepherd the project design team members through completion of the project design, collaborate with other design groups for non-electrical design elements.
• Complete and facilitate technical design efforts for high voltage (69kV-500kV) substation projects including new greenfield substations, bay additions, bay modifications, transmission line re-terminations, bus replacements and re-routes, and high voltage equipment replacements.
• Create, revise, enhance and review engineering standards to support substation design and engineering.
• Facilitate planning, engineering, and design efforts for installation of substation equipment and other electrical systems in company substations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience with high voltage substation design.

• EIT Certification.

• Proficient in use of AutoCAD and/or Bentley Microstation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire.

• Knowledge of construction practices and constructability

• Experience with proposal writing and project estimating.

• Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes.

• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.

• Familiar with applicable codes and standards (IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC).

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) a must.

• Attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this role
• Sponorship is not available for this role.

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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