TD Lead Electrical Substation Engineer V

The Lead Electrical Substation Engineer is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the design implementation and maintenance of primary circuits within the transmission and distribution network. Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including  transmission (substations OH/UG transmission systems generator interconnections interconnection strategy) power distribution (OH/UG power systems substations EV charging networks microgrid design etc.) renewables (Solar PV Battery Energy Storage Systems Wind) and next generation energy (hydrogen fuel cells electrolyzers etc.).  We are looking for a strong leader with a power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in electrical power engineering coupled with leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Leadership:
   • Lead a team of engineers and technicians in the design and execution of primary circuit projects.
   • Develop project plans schedules and budgets for primary circuit installations and upgrades.
   • Coordinate with stakeholders including project managers contractors and regulatory agencies to ensure project success.
2. Design and Engineering:
   • Oversee the development of primary circuit designs including substation layouts overhead lines and underground cables.
   • Conduct feasibility studies and site assessments to optimize primary circuit designs for efficiency and reliability.
   • Ensure compliance with industry standards company specifications and regulatory requirements.
3. System Analysis and Optimization:
   • Identify opportunities for system improvements and efficiency enhancements.
   • Implement solutions to address system reliability and performance issues.
4. Technical Expertise:
   • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
   • Stay updated with industry trends emerging technologies and best practices in primary circuit design and engineering.
   • Review and approve technical documentation including design drawings specifications and reports.
5. Field Support and Troubleshooting:
   • Provide onsite support during construction commissioning and maintenance activities in case is required.
   • Resolve technical issues and address challenges related to primary circuit installations.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Prepare comprehensive technical documentation project reports and status updates.
   • Ensure accurate documentation of primary circuit designs modifications and asbuilt drawings.

Qualifications :

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Experience: 10 years of experience in T&D primary circuit design and project management with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• Able to participate in field walks and create field sketches take dimensions climb ladders etc. as necessary
• The responsibilities of this role also include but may not be limited to the following:
  • Effective communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
  • Provide leadership for the other electrical engineers in our Power team
  • Working with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
  • Performing Power system studies (load flow short circuit protective coordination arc flash analysis)
  • One line and threeline diagrams
  • Conducting arcflash hazard calculations to determine arcflash boundaries and required PPE
  • Protective relay and metering one line / threeline diagrams        
  • AC/DC schematics
  • Panel Layouts
  • Equipment layouts and sectional views
  • Connection Diagrams
  • Bill of Materials
  • Cable Schedules
  • DC power distribution design
  • Developing construction and equipment specifications
  • Supporting projects during construction startup and commissioning
  • Grounding Analysis and Design
  • Reviewing engineering work performed by peers
  • Attending client meetings
  • Client and site field visits      

Nice to have:

• Professional Engineer license.
• Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC NESC IEEE PIP etc).
• Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks 
• Experience on full EPC Design/Build projects from start to finish.
• Plant Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
• Power systems analysis software experience (SKM EasyPower Etap).
• Solar or wind facility experience
• Experience working in collaborative 3D model environments (e.g. Navisworks)

Additional Information :

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• Relocation is not available for this opportunity.
• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global wellbeing program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime