Lead Substation Structural Engineer

AECOM•San Diego, CA

1d•$150,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Lead Substation Structural Engineer to support its Energy Practice’s Power Delivery Initiative. The role may be performed remotely or from one of several AECOM Energy offices in the United States. The team provides civil and structural engineering services for electrical transmission and distribution systems, including overhead and underground power systems and substations. The position calls for deep substation-design experience and familiarity with civil and structural design for heavy industrial clients. The engineer will lead and support engineering and design for substation, switchyard, and other electrical infrastructure projects, including greenfield and brownfield work. The role includes structural steel and concrete calculations and analytical modeling; coordinating civil/structural workloads, schedules, and budgets; supporting proposals and business development; leading the civil/structural design team; collaborating across disciplines on arrangements and procurement packages; maintaining group standards; preparing technical reports, presentations, specifications, and contract documents; and checking peer work. Occasional travel to AECOM offices and client sites is required. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits, which may vary depending on employment status. The position is remote, though new hires must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Relocation and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy by February 4, 2027.

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.
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.
Demonstrated 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, 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 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/structural activities.
Develop task and effort estimates for proposal support.
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 or the group.
Travel occasionally to other AECOM locations and client sites.