Lead Underground Transmission Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Oversee the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial customers.

• Offer technical direction regarding substation physical design, protection and control integration, grounding systems, equipment layouts, and power delivery infrastructure.

• Assist in the development and evaluation of one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation.

• Utilize engineering expertise across planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support.

• Support studies and analyses related to grounding, equipment sizing, fault current, and substation design.

• Direct engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

• Aid in project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and project execution.

• Provide technical oversight for substation upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects.

• Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate project risks.

• Assist construction efforts through technical consultation, design clarifications, and resolution of field issues.

• Foster relationships with utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

• Engage in client meetings, technical workshops, presentations, and project reviews.

• Support proposals, scope definition, cost estimates, and pursuit activities.

• Identify opportunities to enhance services and strengthen client partnerships.

• Work alongside regional and national teams on strategic growth initiatives.

• Mentor engineers and designers while promoting 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 within the Energy practice.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering with 6 years of proven equivalent experience and/or education.

• Prior experience in engineering and designing transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.

• Experience in supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.

• Strong grasp of electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems.

• Experience in leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams.

• Knowledge of industry standards and codes.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, or comparable engineering and design software.

• Ability to work autonomously while effectively collaborating in a remote setting.

• Willingness to travel periodically for project, client, and team requirements.

• Preferred: experience in supporting utility, renewable energy, grid modernization, or energy transition projects.

• Preferred: experience in 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

• Remote work flexibility.

• Opportunities to work on industry-leading energy projects.

• Access to a global network of technical experts.

• Career advancement, leadership development, and professional training opportunities.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leave 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.