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Job Description
AECOM Buildings + Places is seeking a Solar Engineering Specialist tp join our multi-disciplinary energy and engineering team. This position could be based out of our Kitchener or London, ON offices with opportunities for hybrid work.
Job Summary:
Our team provides a wide range of electrical engineering services across markets sectors including transmission (substations, overhead and underground transmission systems, generator interconnections, interconnection strategy), renewable generation (Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Wind), power distribution (overhead and underground power systems, substations, EV charging networks, microgrid design, etc.), and next generation energy (hydrogen, fuel cells, electrolyzers, etc.).
We are looking for an up-and-coming leader with a solar PV design and power engineering background to promote our skills to new clients and maintain our existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in Solar Engineering coupled with experience supervising teams and leading tasks on projects.The successful candidate is expected to be a detail oriented, experienced engineer who can make decisions independently under the guidance of senior staff.
The focus of the experience must be in the power industry associated with Solar Engineering and design and their interconnection and distribution systems. Experience with battery energy storage and/or wind power is a plus.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an engineer with a strong technical background and looking to grow into an engineering leadership role.
Major Responsibilities:
The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Working on utility scale solar projects as well as solar microgrid solutions
Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing design schedules and budgets for electrical engineering work activities
Supporting company business development activities as it relates to renewable energy projects
Providing input to management on project resourcing and staff forecasting needs
Monitoring your teams project progress to ensure quality, on-time and on-budget delivery of projects Solar PV system design including array layouts, DC string sizing, equipment layouts, and utility interconnections for rooftop, carport, and ground mount (fixed tilt and single-axis tracking) systems
Solar PV system energy production modelling
Developing solar construction and equipment specifications
Engineering calculations (NEC maximum system voltage, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection sizing, utility disconnect requirements, voltage drop, and conduit sizing)
Support drawing production - Solar PV system
One line and three-line diagrams, Cable and Conduit Schedules Bill of Materials PV system cost estimation and payback evaluations DC and low to medium voltage power distribution design
Supporting projects through complete life cycle including the feasibility phase, preliminary and detailed design, issue-for-bid, construction, start-up, and commissioning
Participating in and presenting engineering work at client meetings
Level specific responsibilities:
Serves as lead solar engineer and Engineer of Record on mid- to large size solar PV projects
Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise, technical expertise for studies and design efforts, and presents complex technical solutions to clients
Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others
Participates in development of technical proposals
Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule
Reviews, checks and signs off work prepared by team
Ensure that the technical and safety standards are maintained in all aspects of design work
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS (Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering preferred) and 4+ years of experience in electrical design, including of commercial and utility-scale solar PV systems.
Current professional engineering license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum ten (10) years of engineering experience preferred
Highly Proficient in AutoCAD, PVsyst, and Microsoft Excel desired
Experience with other software in the industry such as NREL SAM, ForgeSolar, and Helioscope Battery Energy Store System and/or other renewables experience
MV AC Collection System Design Experience
Proficient with the NEC, as well as related codes such as IBC and NFPA 855
Strong Familiarity with utility practices, industry codes and standards (NESC, IEEE, PIP etc.).
Interest in developing talented technical teams
Able to lead engineering tasks with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.
Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $120,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10104687
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Canada
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
