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

Summary

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering and related services across energy and other sectors. The company is seeking a Transmission Engineer focused on transmission and distribution projects to perform civil and structural engineering analysis, prepare construction packages, support project lifecycle and construction activities, coordinate with stakeholders, and provide technical support for transmission line projects.

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)
• Coordinate 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
• Assists with 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Depending on your employment status, 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
• Remote or hybrid work position
• Resources to make a real impact through cutting-edge technology and a network of experts
• Award-winning training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills
• Career growth and career ambition support
• Welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community