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

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

18h•$80,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Transmission Engineer to support its growing Energy Business Line, with a primary focus on transmission and distribution projects. The role contributes civil and structural engineering services across electrical transmission and distribution, renewables, and substations, and supports the development of technical capabilities for new and existing clients. The position may be remote or hybrid, with listed locations including Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Atlanta, Richmond, Nashville, Chattanooga, Orlando, and Louisville. The engineer performs design and analysis for overhead transmission lines, prepares construction packages, and uses industry-standard design software. The role supports projects throughout their lifecycle, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and provides engineering and field support during construction. It also involves client interaction, proposal estimating, documentation, design-standard improvement, and addressing site, environmental, geotechnical, access, and constructability issues. Occasional travel to AECOM offices and client sites is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
Demonstrated experience with transmission line design principles, including loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, and foundations.
Experience with CAD or engineering design tools.
Self-motivated.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Relocation assistance is not available.
Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PLS-CADD.
Currently working toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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.
Success 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.
Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, conductor sag and tension, foundations, and line routing.
Prepare construction packages, including plan and profile drawings, structure selection, material specifications, and engineering calculations.
Use 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 applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including NESC, ASCE, and company standards.
Coordinate with internal teams, including siting and permitting, substation engineering, and project management, as well as external stakeholders such as contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
Provide engineering support during construction, respond to RFIs, and perform field verifications.
Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards.
Identify and mitigate site issues involving geotechnical conditions, access, environmental constraints, and constructability by providing timely technical support.
Interact day-to-day with customers’ internal engineers and technical experts.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.
Assist with developing task and effort estimates for proposal support.
Maintain positive working relationships with peers.
Travel occasionally to other AECOM locations and client sites.
Participate in field walks, create field sketches, take dimensions, and climb ladders as necessary.