Protection and Controls Engineer

We are seeking a talented Protection and Controls Engineer to support our growing Energy Business Line's Engineering Center of Excellence in our Grid Modernization programs, projects, and pursuits. As a Protection and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for electrical engineering design work on assigned projects, provide mentorship for other electrical engineers, and work with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing design schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing power system studies and system protection settings coordination on various projects
• Generating 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

Level-specific responsibilities:

• Serving as lead engineer on projects of all sizes
• Providing specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise
• Developing study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective work by others
• Participating in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• 6 years of relevant protection and controls experience in electrical engineering

Preferred qualifications:

• Professional Engineering licensure
• 8+ years of experience with 2+ years as a project lead
• Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements
• Experience with IEC61850

At AECOM, we offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including 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.