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AECOM is hiring a Protection and Controls Engineer (P.E.) - Substations - Remote (U.S.)

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Protection and Controls Engineer (P.E.) to support its Energy Business Line’s Engineering Center of Excellence in Grid Modernization programs. The role involves leading electrical engineering design for substations, switchyards, and other electrical infrastructure projects, both greenfield and brownfield, with a focus on protection and controls systems.

What You'll Do

  • Acting as the electrical P&C lead and engineer of record for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects (both green and brown field)
  • Responsible for the electrical engineering design work on assigned projects
  • Working with Project Engineer and Project Manager on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
  • Performing Power system studies and system protection settings coordination on various project
  • Generate basis of design documentation for protection settings and relay configurations
  • Supporting projects during construction, start-up, and commissioning
  • Reviewing engineering work performed by peers
  • Attending client meetings
  • Occasional travel to client and/or project sites (including data gathering and field walks)
  • Mentor early career engineers and facilitate internal training sessions, if requested

What We're Looking For

  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Understanding and experience in electrical engineering design and technology principles
  • Ability to work successfully within a team environment
  • Effective communication skills with project team members and customers
  • High level of initiative, motivation, drive, energy and enthusiasm for getting things done
  • Excellent attention to detail

Team & Environment

Part of the Energy Business Line’s Engineering Center of Excellence

Work Mode

Role can be remote or hybrid. Locations include any AECOM office in the United States.

Required Skills
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licenseelectrical engineering designtechnology principlesteam collaborationcommunication skillsinitiativemotivationproblem-solvingproject managementcustomer interaction Professional Engineer (P.E.) licenseelectrical engineering designtechnology principlesteam collaborationcommunication skillsinitiativemotivationproblem-solvingproject managementcustomer interaction
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AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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