Electrical Substation Engineer

AECOM; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Substation Engineer to join their dynamic Energy Business Line. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical power engineering and leadership experience, providing mentorship to junior engineers while driving project success. Join a global team committed to delivering impactful solutions in a flexible work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration. Embrace the chance to make a real difference in communities and industries worldwide.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant substation experience required.
• FE certification is a must for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical engineering design work on assigned projects.
• Develop substation designs and conduct power system studies.

Skills

Electrical Power Engineering

Leadership

Mentorship

Technical Decision Making

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power Systems Analysis Software (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP)

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM has a position opening for an Electrical Substation Engineer to support our growing Energy Business Line.

For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background looking to grow into a project leadership role.

Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across market 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, RNG, 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.

The successful candidate is expected to be a detail-oriented, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently. Along with your technical excellence, you will also be expected to provide mentorship for the other electrical engineers in our Power group. The focus of the experience must be in the power industry associated with electrical engineering and design of HV and MV substations, HV transmission systems, and MV distribution systems.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to the following:

1. Responsible for supporting the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects under the guidance of senior staff.
2. Support the development of the following, under the direction of the Lead Electrical Engineer:
1. Substation and switching station physical design, including air-insulated substations (AIS) and gas-insulated substations (GIS)
2. Substation general arrangement drawings, elevations, and sections
3. Plan drawings such as grounding plans, raceway plans, cable tray plans etc.
4. One-line and three-line diagrams
5. Protective relay and metering diagrams
6. AC/DC schematics
7. Panel Layouts
8. Equipment layouts and sectional views
9. Connection Diagrams
10. Bill of Materials
11. Cable Schedules
12. DC power distribution design
13. Developing construction and equipment specifications
14. Electrical Lists - Cable and Conduit Schedules, Load List, Equipment List
15. Calculations – Grounding analysis and design, Cable sizing, conduit sizing, transformer sizing, battery sizing, lightning protection, bus bracing
16. Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protective coordination, arc flash analysis)
17. Basis of design documents
18. Work with senior staff in the development of design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
19. Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
20. Reviewing engineering work performed by peers
21. Occasional travel to client or project sites
22. Participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary

Level specific responsibilities:

1. Performs limited portions of a broader assignment of a senior engineer.
2. Coordinates work with the electrical design team and other disciplines to develop and complete assigned tasks.
3. Gathers and correlates basic engineering and design data using established and well-defined procedures.
4. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
5. Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited college or university
2. 4+ years of relevant substation experience
3. Fundamentals of engineering (FE) certification

Preferred Qualification:

1. Professional engineering licensure
2. 6+ years of relevant substation experience preferred
3. Strong familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NFPA etc).
4. Experience with California Electric Utilities
5. Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
6. Strong written and verbal skills with an ability to lead engineering tasks
7. Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
8. Startup and Commissioning Field Experience
9. Power systems analysis software experience (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP).
10. Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects
11. Success in working with remote teams

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role. Sponsorship is available for this role. Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $90,412.00 - $167,262.00.

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 2024. 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10114458

Business Line: Energy

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc