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 guidance and leverage design expertise throughout the phases of planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support.

• Stay updated on technologies, industry standards, and utility practices related to substations, grid modernization, and power delivery systems.

• Manage design tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to ensure high-quality work is completed on time and within budget.

• 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 mitigate risks while upholding project goals and client expectations.

• Facilitate construction activities by offering technical consultation, design clarifications, and resolving field issues.

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

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

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

• Recognize opportunities to broaden services and enhance client partnerships.

• Collaborate with regional and national teams on strategic growth initiatives.

• Mentor engineers and designers while supporting technical development and knowledge sharing.

• Work in conjunction with civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams.

• Contribute to best practices and continuous improvement within the Power Delivery practice.

• Promote technical excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS and 4 years of related experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Proven experience in supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.

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

• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams.

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

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

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

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

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

• Familiarity with underground transmission and distribution applications.

• Knowledge of industry standards and codes.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Opportunities to engage in industry-leading energy projects.

• Access to a global network of technical experts.

• Opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and professional training.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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

• Paid time off and various 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.

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