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AECOM

Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer

AECOM

. Lead and support engineering and design for substations, switchyards, and other electrical infrastructure projects .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $175,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering for power delivery infrastructure, including substation projects and structural design for various voltage levels. Proficient in leading design teams, preparing technical specifications, and ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Civil EngineeringP.E. LicenseExperience In Structural Design For Power Delivery InfrastructureProficiency In AutoCADExperience With Structural Analysis And Design Software

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Hard Skills
Structural DesignEngineering CalculationsAnalytical Modeling3D ModelingDesign/Build Project ExecutionSteel Structure DesignFoundation DesignTechnical Report PreparationBudget ManagementTask Estimation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingBusiness Development
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADStaad.PROSAP2000MFADL-Pile
Certifications & Qualifications
P.E. License
Industry Keywords
Substation ProjectsHigh-Voltage Electrical InfrastructureNESCIEEE StandardsASCE Design GuidelinesEPC ProjectsRetrofit ProjectsBrown Field ProjectsMulti-Discipline ProgramsCivil/Structural Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and support engineering and design for substations, switchyards, and other electrical infrastructure projects
  • Perform engineering calculations and develop analytical models for structural steel and concrete design
  • Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers on workload forecasts, design schedules, and civil/structural work activity budgets
  • Develop task and effort estimates for proposal support
  • Contribute to business development strategy for substations and high-voltage electrical infrastructure
  • Lead the civil/structural design team and direct completion of engineering drawings
  • Collaborate across disciplines on general arrangements, vendor procurement packages, and similar deliverables
  • Create, update, and implement group-specific standards
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations
  • Prepare project technical specifications and contract documents
  • Check and verify work prepared by peers and the group
  • Support AECOM’s Energy Practice and Power Delivery Initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field + 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience in structural design for power delivery infrastructure
  • Experience with substation projects
  • P.E. license
  • Comprehensive knowledge of industry codes and standards, including NESC, G.O.95, ASCE 113, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, IEEE 605, IEEE 693, AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, RUS, ASCE design guidelines, and NEC
  • Demonstrated experience participating in complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
  • Experience executing work in 3D model environments
  • Experience modeling, analyzing, and designing steel structures and foundations
  • Structural design experience for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
  • Experience with various voltage levels, including 4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 500kV
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Experience with structural analysis and design software such as Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, and L-Pile
  • Experience working with remote teams
  • Experience on full EPC and Design/Build projects from start to finish
  • Owner’s Engineering experience
  • Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
  • Occasional travel to other AECOM locations and client sites
  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits and perks
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Award-winning training and development programs
  • In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location