Senior Transmission & Distribution Structural Engineer - Full-time

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Senior Civil/Structural Engineer focused on Substation and Transmission & Distribution projects to support our growing Energy Business Line. At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by partnering with clients to solve complex challenges, and this role offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely or from one of our Energy offices across the United States.

You will join a global team of engineers, planners, and innovators dedicated to creating sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer and Engineering of Record on small to mid-size projects
• Prepare overhead line designs using PLS-CADD
• Perform transmission line structural design using PLS-Tower and/or PLS-Pole
• Design substation support structures and foundations
• Develop environmental load data for transmission and distribution assets (wind, ice, seismic, etc.)
• Review project scope and mentor other civil/structural engineers
• Ensure compliance with codes, permits, and software applications related to substation and transmission & distribution projects
• Oversee review and checking of construction and vendor drawings as well as interdisciplinary vendor documents
• Assist in developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Plan and schedule engineering tasks while maintaining positive working relationships with peers
• Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others
• Occasional travel to AECOM locations and client sites, including participation in field walks and creating field sketches

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional Engineering license (P.E.)
• Experience in structural design for electrical substations, transmission, and distribution systems

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant transmission and distribution experience, including at least three years as a project technical lead or engineer of record
• Experience in modeling, analysis, and design of steel structures and foundations
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD packages (including PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole)
• Familiarity with structural analysis software (e.g. StaadPRO, MFAD, L-Pile, SAP2000)
• Licensed in Civil or Structural Engineering in California is a plus
• Experience with California Electric Utilities
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g. NESC, ASCE, IEEE, AISC, IBC, ACI)
• Self-motivated with effective written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with remote teams and on full EPC or Design/Build projects from start to finish
• Owner’s Engineering experience and exposure to retrofit or brownfield projects
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Offered compensation based on location and individual qualifications with an expected range of $140,000.00 - $185,000.00.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Paid time off and leave options, along with flexible work arrangements
• Additional perks such as well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase plans
• Please note: Relocation assistance and US Employment Authorization sponsorship are not available for this role