Transmission Designer – Power Delivery

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

📋 Description

• Design overhead and underground transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 500kV and beyond.

• Conduct line routing assessments, determine structure locations, and develop transmission line layouts.

• Create engineering and construction packages, which include plan and profile drawings, staking sheets, framing drawings, and material lists.

• Collaborate with survey, LiDAR, geotechnical, environmental, and right-of-way data to facilitate project development.

• Employ PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and related design software to produce transmission line deliverables.

• Evaluate engineering criteria, client standards, NESC requirements, and relevant regulatory standards during the design process.

• Work closely with civil, structural, substation, environmental, permitting, and project management teams.

• Engage with clients, utilities, contractors, and technical stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist with constructability reviews and offer technical support during construction and commissioning activities.

• Recognize design risks and propose feasible engineering solutions to meet project goals.

• Aid in the preparation of task estimates, schedules, and proposals.

• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and walkdowns as necessary.

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, project teams, and clients. Occasional travel to client sites and other AECOM offices is required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design Technology, or a related field, along with 4 years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience in supporting electric utility transmission line projects.

• Proficiency in transmission line design software such as PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, or MicroStation.

• Familiarity with transmission line design standards, utility practices, and NESC requirements.

• Capability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, survey data, and technical documentation.

• A preference for candidates with 6+ years of transmission line design experience.

• Preferred experience in designing transmission facilities from 69kV to 500kV.

• Proficiency with PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-TOWER is preferred.

• Experience in supporting EPC, design-build, or utility capital projects is preferred.

• Familiarity with utility and regional transmission owner standards is preferred.

• Experience in coordinating with survey, environmental, permitting, and right-of-way teams is preferred.

• Self-motivated with strong technical problem-solving skills is preferred.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are preferred.

• Success in collaborating with remote and multidisciplinary teams is preferred.

• Experience in supporting renewable energy interconnections and grid expansion projects is preferred.

• Experience with both brownfield and greenfield transmission projects is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life

• AD&D

• Disability benefits

• Paid time off

• Leaves of absence

• Voluntary benefits

• Perks

• Flexible work options

• Well-being resources

• Employee assistance program

• Business travel insurance

• Service recognition awards

• Retirement savings plan

• Employee stock purchase plan