[Hiring] Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM has a position available for a Lead Principal Substation Structural Engineer to support our growing Energy Practice’s Power Delivery Initiative. For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices in multiple locations across the United States.

Our team provides a wide range of civil and structural engineering services across market sectors including electrical transmission and distribution (OH/UG power systems and substations). We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to develop within and further the technical skills we bring to our new and existing client base. Qualified candidates will have a depth of experience in substation design as well as a familiarity with civil and structural design aspects for heavy industrial clients.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Leading / Supporting engineering and design for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects (both green and brown field)
• Perform engineering calculations and developing analytical models for both structural steel and concrete design
• Working with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing workload forecasts, design schedules and budgets for civil/structural work activities
• Leads developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Contributes to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure
• Lead the civil/structural design team to direct completion of engineering drawings
• Multi-discipline collaboration on the development of general arrangements, vendor procurement packages and similar
• Creating, updating, and implementing group specific standards
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations
• Preparation of project technical specifications and contract documents
• Check and verify work prepared by peer/group
• Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field + 8 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience in structural design for power delivery infrastructure
• Experience with Substation projects
• P.E. license
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10 years of experience preferred
• Comprehensive industry codes and standards (e.g. NESC, G.O.95, ASCE 113, ASCE 10, ASCE 48, IEEE 605, IEEE 693, AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318, RUS, ASCE design guidelines, NEC)
• Demonstrated experience in participating complex, multi-discipline programs/projects and CAD teams
• Experience executing work in 3D model environments
• Experience in the modeling, analysis and design of steel structures and foundations
• Experience must include structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
• Experience with various voltage levels (4kV, 12kV, 138kV, 230kV, 500kV, etc.)
• Proficiency AutoCAD
• Experience with structural analysis and design software (e.g. Staad.PRO, SAP2000, MFAD, L-Pile)
• Experience working with remote teams
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish
• Owner’s Engineering experience
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects

Requirements

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY FEBRUARY 4, 2027
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absences
• 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