Underground Transmission Designer

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

📋 Description

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

• Offer technical direction throughout the phases of planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support.

• Keep up-to-date with technologies, industry standards, and utility practices pertaining to substations, grid modernization, and power delivery systems.

• Direct design activities and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

• Assist in project planning, resource coordination, technical evaluations, and project execution.

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

• Collaborate with project managers to identify and address potential risks.

• Support construction efforts by providing technical advice, design clarifications, and resolving field issues.

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

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

• Aid in proposal development, scope definition, cost estimation, and pursuit strategies.

• Identify opportunities to enhance services and bolster 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 industry best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, along with 6 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.

• Established knowledge of electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems.

• 6 years of experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams.

• Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, or similar applications.

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

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

• Experience in supporting utility, renewable energy, grid modernization, or energy transition projects.

• Background in mentoring designers or engineers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.

• Familiarity with underground transmission and distribution applications.

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is currently not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunities to engage in industry-leading energy projects.

• Access to a worldwide network of technical experts.

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

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

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

• Paid time off and leave options.

• Additional voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• In-person onboarding on Day 1 at an AECOM office location.