Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Full Time
1 hour ago
$80,000 - $120,000 USD
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
Project Management
About this role
Role Overview
Perform engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, conductor sag/tension, foundations, and line routing
Prepare construction packages including plan & profile drawings, structure selection, material specifications, and engineering calculations
Utilize 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 all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines (NESC, ASCE, company standards)
Coordinate with internal teams (siting/permitting, substation engineering, project management) and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors, 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 such as geotechnical conditions, access and environmental constraints and constructability challenges by providing timely technical support
Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical experts on a day-to-day basis
Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients
Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
Works to maintain positive working relationships with peers
Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites
Able to participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field + 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Understanding of transmission line design principles (loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, foundations).
Experience with CAD or engineering design tools; familiarity with PLS-CADD strongly preferred.