Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

1d•$175,000 - $225,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer to support its Energy Practice’s Power Delivery Initiative. The role supports civil and structural engineering work for electrical transmission and distribution, including overhead and underground power systems and substations. The position may be performed remotely or from an Energy office in the United States. The engineer will lead and support engineering and design for substations, switchyards, and other electrical infrastructure projects, including greenfield and brownfield work. The role includes structural steel and concrete calculations and analytical modeling, leading a civil/structural design team, and collaborating across disciplines on general arrangements and vendor procurement packages. The engineer will work with project engineers and managers on workload forecasts, schedules, budgets, task estimates, and proposals; contribute to business development; develop and implement group standards; prepare technical reports, presentations, specifications, and contract documents; and check peer work. Occasional travel to AECOM offices and client sites is required. Relocation is not available, and AECOM is unable to provide sponsorship for US employment authorization now or in the future. The posting is for a current vacancy intended to be filled by February 4, 2027. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Compensation is listed as USD 175,000–225,000 yearly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience in structural design for power delivery infrastructure.
Experience with substation projects.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Nice To Haves

10 years of experience preferred.
Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including NESC, G.O.95, ASCE 113, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, IEEE 605, IEEE 693, AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, RUS, ASCE design guidelines, and NEC.
Experience participating in complex, multi-discipline programs or projects and CAD teams.
Experience executing work in 3D model environments.
Experience modeling, analyzing, and designing steel structures and foundations.
Structural design experience for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems.
Experience with multiple voltage levels, such as 4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 500kV.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Experience with structural analysis and design software such as Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, or L-Pile.
Experience working with remote teams.
Experience on full EPC or Design/Build projects from start to finish.
Owner’s Engineering experience.
Experience with retrofit or brownfield projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and support engineering and design for substations, switchyards, and other electrical infrastructure projects, including greenfield and brownfield projects.
Perform engineering calculations and develop analytical models for structural steel and concrete design.
Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers to develop workload forecasts, design schedules, and budgets for civil/structural work activities.
Develop task and effort estimates in support of proposals.
Contribute to business development strategy for substation and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
Lead the civil/structural design team and direct completion of engineering drawings.
Collaborate across disciplines on general arrangements, vendor procurement packages, and similar deliverables.
Create, update, and implement group-specific standards.
Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations.
Prepare project technical specifications and contract documents.
Check and verify work prepared by peers and the group.
Travel occasionally to other AECOM locations and client sites.