Lead Electrical Substation Engineer

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 on-site 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 as-built drawings.

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s 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 three-line diagrams
  • Conducting arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPE
  • Protective relay and metering one line / three-line 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, start-up, 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 world’s 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 private-sector 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.

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