Lead Transmission Electrical Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

Lead Transmission Electrical Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

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Job Description

AECOM has a position available for a High Voltage Transmission Engineering Lead with a specialization in utility transmission design.

This position can be based remote, or out of any AECOM office. Most projects would be in PST and CST timezones.

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 transmission line development.

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

• Lead technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage the engineering aspects of multiple projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• In developing project schedules and defining technical staff for projects and daily work.
• Assist in the development of technical staff through mentoring, instructing of technical engineering principles, and governing electrical and safety codes.
• Instruct and teach the technical staff in the use of computer systems and software, tools and equipment, and company-owned motor vehicles.
• Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to submissions.
• Collaborate with the department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering and 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.
• Experience with PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked on by staff.
• Must be able to effectively supervise a project team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry-relevant standards
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position