Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer to support its growing Energy Practice’s Power Delivery Initiative. The role supports civil and structural engineering services for electrical transmission and distribution projects, including overhead and underground power systems and substations. The position may be performed remotely or from an AECOM Energy office in the United States, with occasional travel to AECOM offices and client sites. The engineer will lead or support substation, switchyard, and other electrical infrastructure projects, including greenfield and brownfield work. The position combines technical design and analysis with project coordination, estimating, proposal support, business development, team leadership, and collaboration across disciplines. The role also involves developing and maintaining group standards and preparing project documentation and technical presentations. AECOM does not offer relocation for this position and is not currently or prospectively able to sponsor U.S. employment authorization. The posting is for a current vacancy, which AECOM intends to fill by February 4, 2027. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent 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.
Comprehensive knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as 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, multidisciplinary 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 various voltage levels, including 4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 500kV.
Proficiency with 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 or 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 and structural work activities.
Develop task and effort estimates to support proposals.
Contribute to business development strategy for substation and high-voltage electrical infrastructure work.
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 or the group.
Travel occasionally to other AECOM locations and client sites.