Transmission and Distribution Civil Engineer - Remote (US)

AECOM is hiring a Transmission Engineer to support Transmission and Distribution projects within the Energy Business Line. The role involves civil and structural engineering services related to electrical transmission, renewables, and substations.

Location: Multiple locations including Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, SC; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Nashville, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Orlando, FL; Louisville, KY, with remote or hybrid options.

Salary: $80k–$120k

Responsibilities

• 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.