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

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

11h•$80,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Transmission Engineer focused primarily on transmission and distribution projects to support its growing Energy Business Line. The team provides civil and structural engineering services across electrical transmission and distribution, renewables, and substations. The role supports engineering design and analysis for overhead transmission lines, project delivery, construction, client relationships, and continuous improvement. The position can be remote or hybrid, with listed locations including Charlotte, Raleigh, Columbia, Atlanta, Richmond, Nashville, Chattanooga, Orlando, and Louisville. Occasional travel to AECOM locations and client sites is required. Relocation assistance and U.S. employment authorization sponsorship are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, or ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience with transmission line design principles, including loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, and foundations.
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience with CAD or engineering design tools.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with PLS-CADD; strongly preferred.
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.
Self-motivated approach.
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, and PLS-TOWER.
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 and external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, and 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 involving geotechnical conditions, access, environmental constraints, and constructability, providing timely technical support.
Interact day-to-day with customers’ internal engineers and technical experts and develop and maintain professional client relationships.
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 and create field sketches, take dimensions, and climb ladders as necessary.