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, encompassing structure loading, conductor sag/tension, foundations, and line 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, including scope development, cost estimation, scheduling, and field support.

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

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, which include contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies.

• Offer engineering support during construction, respond to RFIs, and perform on-site verifications.

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

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

• Engage with customer internal engineers and technical experts.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

• Assist in estimating tasks and efforts for proposal support.

• Sustain positive working relationships with colleagues.

• Travel occasionally to other AECOM locations and client sites.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

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

• 2 years of demonstrated experience in transmission line design principles, including loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, and foundations.

• 2 years of proven experience with CAD or engineering design tools; familiarity with PLS-CADD is strongly preferred.

• Currently pursuing a Professional Engineer (PE) License is advantageous.

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

• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, and utility design standards.

• Experience in preparing engineering packages for capital projects.

• Field experience in supporting construction or inspections.

• Familiarity with utility transmission standards.

• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from inception to completion.

• Owner’s Engineering experience.

• Experience with retrofit or brownfield projects.

• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to participate in field walks, create field sketches, take dimensions, and climb ladders as necessary.

• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 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 location.