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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substations, with a strong focus on electrical engineering principles, project leadership, and client relationship management. Proficient in utilizing engineering software and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
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Transmission And Distribution Substation DesignElectrical Engineering PrinciplesProject LeadershipAutoCADClient Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Transmission And Distribution Substation DesignElectrical Engineering PrinciplesProject LeadershipGrounding Systems DesignEquipment LayoutsOne-Line DiagramsProtection SchemesConstruction PackagesDesign DocumentationFault Current Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationLeadershipClient Relationship SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADMicroStationCivil3D
Industry Keywords
Utility InfrastructurePower Delivery SystemsRenewable EnergyGrid ModernizationEnergy TransitionUnderground Transmission Applications
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
- Provide technical guidance for substation physical design, protection and control integration, grounding systems, equipment layouts, and power delivery infrastructure
- Support development and review of one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation
- Apply engineering expertise across planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support
- Support grounding, equipment sizing, fault current, and substation design studies and analyses
- Lead engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams
- Support project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and project execution
- Provide technical oversight for substation upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects
- Identify and mitigate project risks with project managers
- Support construction through technical consultation, design clarifications, and field-issue resolution
- Build relationships with utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
- Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, presentations, and project reviews
- Support proposals, scope definition, cost estimates, and pursuit efforts
- Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen client partnerships
- Collaborate with regional and national teams on strategic growth initiatives
- Mentor engineers and designers and support technical development and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams
- Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement across the Energy practice
Requirements
What you’ll need- BA/BS in Electrical Engineering with 6 years of demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Previous experience with the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
- Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems
- Experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams
- Knowledge of industry standards and codes
- Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, or similar engineering and design software
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a remote environment
- Willingness to travel periodically for project, client, and team needs
- Preferred: experience supporting utility, renewable energy, grid modernization, or energy transition projects
- Preferred: experience mentoring designers or engineers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives
- Preferred: familiarity with underground transmission and distribution applications
- Relocation is not available
- Sponsorship is not available
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote work flexibility
- Opportunities to work on industry-leading energy projects
- Access to a global network of technical experts
- Career growth, leadership development, and professional training opportunities
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absences
- 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
- In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location