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Structural Engineer – Substation Focus

🕒 August 12

⛰️ Colorado – Remote

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💵 $90k - $135k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🗼 Civil Engineer

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First seen by Remote Rocketship August 12

Still open on AECOM's site. Checked 7 hours ago.

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AECOM

10,000+ employees

Founded 1990

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to deliver innovative solutions to the most complex challenges while creating legacies for generations to come. Focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion, AECOM leverages technical expertise and digital innovation to drive transformative outcomes in infrastructure development, sustainability, and social systems. The company provides a wide range of services, including architecture & design, construction management, engineering, and environmental services across various markets such as transportation, energy, healthcare, and national governments. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, technical excellence, and community impact, AECOM is committed to building a better world.

📋 Description

• Lead and support engineering and design for substations, switchyards, and other electrical infrastructure projects • Perform engineering calculations and develop analytical models for structural steel and concrete design • Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers on workload forecasts, design schedules, and civil/structural budgets • Assist with task and effort estimates for proposal support • Contribute to business development strategy for substations and high-voltage electrical infrastructure • Coordinate with civil/structural design teams to direct completion of engineering drawings • Collaborate across disciplines on general arrangements, vendor procurement packages, and similar deliverables • Create, update, and implement group-specific standards • Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations • Prepare project technical specifications and contract documents • Check and verify work prepared by peers or the group • Travel occasionally to AECOM locations and client sites

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field plus 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education • Experience in structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems • Experience with substation projects • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred • Comprehensive 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 preferred • Experience participating in complex, multidisciplinary programs/projects and CAD teams • Experience executing work in 3D model environments • Experience modeling, analyzing, and designing steel structures and foundations • Experience with various voltage levels, including 4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 500kV • Proficiency in PLS-CADD packages, including PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole • Experience with structural analysis and design software such as STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, MFAD, and L-Pile • Experience working with remote teams • Experience on full EPC and Design/Build projects from start to finish • Owner’s Engineering experience • Experience 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 absences • Voluntary benefits • Perks • Flexible work options • Well-being resources • Employee assistance program • Business travel insurance • Service recognition awards • Retirement savings plan • Employee stock purchase plan • Remote work flexibility • Award-winning training and development programs • Resources to expand technical expertise and leadership skills • Sponsorship is available for this role

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