Transmission and Distribution Civil Engineer

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
• Assist with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Work 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.
• Currently working towards Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus
• 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
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Success in working with remote teams
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish
• Owner’s Engineering experience
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan