Transmission and Distribution Civil Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

About the role

AECOM is hiring for a Transmission Engineer with a primary focus on Transmission and Distribution projects to support our growing Energy Business Line. Our team provides a wide range of civil and structural engineering services across markets sectors including electrical transmission and distribution, renewables and substations.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, conductor sag/tension, foundations, and line routing
• Prepare construction packages including plan & profile drawings, structure selection, material specifications, and engineering calculations
• Utilize industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and related tools
• Support project lifecycle activities including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field support
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines (NESC, ASCE, company standards)
• Coverage with internal teams (siting/permitting, substation engineering, project management) and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors, regulatory bodies)
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs and performing field verifications
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards
• Identify and mitigate site issues such as geotechnical conditions, access and environmental constraints and constructability challenges by providing timely technical support
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical experts on a day-to-day basis
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Aids in the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Works to maintain positive working relationships with peers
• Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites
• Able to participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field + 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Understanding of transmission line design principles (loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, foundations)
• Experience with CAD or engineering design tools; familiarity with PLS-CADD strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently working towards Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus
• Experience with high-voltage transmission projects (69–500 kV)
• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, and utility design standards
• Experience preparing engineering packages for capital projects
• Field experience supporting construction or inspections
• Familiarity with utility transmission standards
• Self-motivated
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Success in working with remote teams
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish
• Owner’s Engineering experience
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field + 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
• Preferred Qualifications: Currently working towards Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus; Experience with high-voltage transmission projects (69–500 kV); Familiarity with NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, and utility design standards; Experience preparing engineering packages for capital projects; Field experience supporting construction or inspections; Familiarity with utility transmission standards; Self-motivated; Effective written and verbal communication skills; Success in working with remote teams; Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish; Owner’s Engineering experience; Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects; Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team