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At AECOM, we\xe2\x80\x99re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it\xe2\x80\x99s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We\xe2\x80\x99re one global team \xe2\x80\x93 47,000 strong \xe2\x80\x93 driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts \xe2\x80\x93 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers \xe2\x80\x93 leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let\xe2\x80\x99s get started.


AECOM has a position available for a Solar Engineering Specialist as part of our multi-disciplinary energy and engineering team. This role could be based out of any of our Canadian offices. 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. The responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following: Supervising a team of engineers in the completion of 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 6+ years of relevant experience Experience must include electrical design 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 is not available for this position. With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there\xe2\x80\x99s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm \xe2\x80\x93 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. 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\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\xe2\x80\x99re in this together \xe2\x80\x93 your growth and success are ours too. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\xe2\x80\x99s potential, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you reach yours.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there\xe2\x80\x99s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm \xe2\x80\x93 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. 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\xe2\x80\x99re the world\xe2\x80\x99s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\xe2\x80\x99re in this together \xe2\x80\x93 your growth and success are ours too. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\xe2\x80\x99s potential, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll help you reach yours. Join us and let\xe2\x80\x99s get started.