Senior Structural Substation Engineer

Here is what you will do:

1. Structural Design & Analysis

• Lead the design of substation steel structures gantries bus supports equipment foundations control buildings and ancillary facilities.

• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for concrete and steel per IEC Eurocodes ACI AISC and other applicable standards.

• Prepare and review construction drawings general arrangements and detailed structural layouts using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

• Develop foundation design packages for transformers circuit breakers GIS/HIS equipment and cable support systems.

• Integrate substation civil/structural design with electrical layouts geotechnical constraints and site development requirements.

2. Leadership & Project Management

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to structural engineers and CAD designers.

• Manage project deliverables schedules and budgets for structural engineering scopes.

• Support business development activities including proposals cost estimation and scope definition.

• Represent the structural engineering function in client meetings design reviews and regulatory coordination.

3. Construction & Field Support

• Provide engineering support during construction installation and commissioning of substation structures.

• Review and respond to RFIs site queries and field change requests.

• Conduct constructability reviews and ensure designs are practical safe and cost-effective.

• Support inspection testing and handover phases ensuring as-built compliance.

4. Documentation & QA/QC

• Prepare and review structural calculation reports bills of quantities and construction documentation.

• Ensure designs comply with company QA/QC procedures and client standards.

• Participate in peer reviews interdisciplinary coordination and internal audits to maintain technical excellence.

5. Innovation & Standards Development

• Contribute to the development of standard design libraries templates and workflows for substation structural engineering.

• Assess and integrate new materials and technologies to improve safety resiliency and sustainability.

• Stay up to date with industry standards codes and best practices relevant to substation structural design.

Qualifications :

Heres what were looking for:

Required:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).

• 6 years of experience in structural engineering for high-voltage substations (HV/MV up to 400 kV preferred).

• Proven experience with steel and concrete design structural analysis and substation-specific structures.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation for substation drawings and layouts.

• Strong knowledge of international standards (IEC ACI AISC Eurocodes IEEE NFPA).

• Solid understanding of substation layout requirements electrical clearance constraints and equipment integration.

Preferred:

• Field experience in construction supervision inspection or commissioning support.

• Knowledge of seismic wind and extreme weather design for substation structures.

• Experience with GIS substations hybrid substations or retrofit projects.

• Familiarity with utility/client standards from major power companies.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Chartered Engineer status.

• Experience with 3D modeling BIM tools or CDE platforms.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities.

• Effective communicator with clients contractors and internal teams.

• Organized and adaptable able to manage multiple projects.

Additional Information :

At AECOM you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business supporting a culture of flexibility trust and performance at AECOM.

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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. 

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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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time