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AECOM

Senior Structural Engineer – Substation Focus

AECOM

. Support AECOM’s Energy Practice Power Delivery Initiative .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural engineering design for substations and electrical infrastructure, with a strong focus on industry codes and standards. Proficient in leading multi-discipline projects and mentoring engineering teams while ensuring compliance with technical specifications and project budgets.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Engineering Licensure (PE)Structural Design for SubstationsExperience with PLS-CADD PackagesExpertise in Industry Codes and Standards3D Modeling and Structural Analysis

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Hard Skills
Structural DesignEngineering CalculationsAnalytical ModelingSteel Structure DesignFoundation DesignSubstation ProjectsEPC Project ExecutionRetrofit ProjectsVoltage Level ExperienceTechnical Report Preparation
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringBusiness Development StrategyCommunicationTeam Coordination
Tools & Technologies
PLS-CADDStaad.PROSAP2000MFADL-Pile
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Structural EngineeringProfessional Engineering Licensure (PE)
Industry Keywords
NESCG.O.95ASCE 113IEEE 605AISC 360NECDesign/Build ProjectsMulti-Discipline ProgramsCivil/Structural BudgetsHigh-Voltage Electrical Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support AECOM’s Energy Practice Power Delivery Initiative
  • Act as structural lead and engineer of record for substations, switchyards, and 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 budgets
  • Assist with task and effort estimates for proposal support
  • Contribute to business development strategy for substation and high-voltage electrical infrastructure
  • Coordinate with civil/structural design teams to 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, presentations, technical specifications, and contract documents
  • Check and verify peer/group work
  • Mentor civil/structural engineers and contribute to department standards development
  • Occasionally travel to AECOM locations and client sites

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field plus 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Professional Engineering Licensure (PE)
  • Experience in structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
  • Experience with substation projects
  • 10 years of experience preferred, including at least 3 years as structural engineering lead/engineer of record on projects
  • Comprehensive understanding 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
  • Experience participating in complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
  • Experience executing work in 3D model environments
  • Professional experience modeling, analyzing, and designing steel structures and foundations
  • Experience with various voltage levels, including 4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, and 500kV
  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD packages, including PLS-Tower and PLS-Pole
  • 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, 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 required
  • Sponsorship is available for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work and/or location at AECOM offices in multiple United States locations
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Life, AD&D, and 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