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

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Job Description

AECOM is hiring for a Transmission Engineer with a primary focus on Transmission and Distribution projects to support our growing Energy Business Line.

Our team provides a wide range of civil and structural engineering services across markets sectors including electrical transmission and distribution, renewables and substations. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to develop within and further the technical skills we bring to our new and existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a familiarity with civil and structural design aspects for transmission and distribution.

This can be remote or hybrid position based in but not limited to: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, SC; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Nashville, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Orlando, FL; Louisville, KY

The job responsibilities of this role will include, but may not be limited to:

• 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

Qualifications

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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