Transmission and Distribution Civil Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines, focusing on structure loading, conductor sag/tension, foundations, and routing.

• Create construction packages that include plan and profile drawings, structure selection, material specifications, and engineering calculations.

• Utilize industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and other related tools.

• Assist in project lifecycle activities, encompassing scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field support.

• Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and guidelines, including NESC, ASCE, and company protocols.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

• Provide engineering assistance during construction, respond to RFIs, and perform field verifications.

• Maintain precise documentation and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of design standards.

• Identify and address geotechnical, access, environmental, and constructability concerns.

• Engage with customer internal engineers and technical specialists.

• Build and sustain professional relationships with clients.

• Support task and effort estimates for proposal preparation.

• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, along with 2 years of pertinent experience, or a recognized equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, or the capability to obtain certification within six months of employment.

• Proven experience with transmission line design principles, including loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, and foundations.

• Experience with CAD or engineering design tools, with a strong preference for familiarity with PLS-CADD.

• Progressing towards a Professional Engineer (PE) License is advantageous.

• Experience with high-voltage transmission projects (69–500 kV).

• Understanding of NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, and utility design standards.

• Experience in preparing engineering packages for capital projects.

• Field experience supporting construction or inspections.

• Awareness of utility transmission standards.

• Self-motivated individual.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven success in collaborating with remote teams.

• Experience with full EPC and Design/Build projects from inception to completion.

• Experience in Owner’s Engineering roles.

• Experience with retrofit or brownfield projects.

• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not provided; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Capable of participating in field walks, creating field sketches, taking measurements, and climbing ladders as required.

• Occasional travel to other AECOM locations and client sites is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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.

• Opportunities for occasional remote work and remote team collaboration.

• Day 1 in-person onboarding at an AECOM office.