Transmission and Distribution Civil Engineer

AECOM

Transmission Engineer focusing on Transmission and Distribution projects within AECOM's Energy Business Line. Involves engineering analysis, design, and project lifecycle support with a focus on compliance and documentation.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Atlanta • Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines
Prepare construction packages including plan & profile drawings
Utilize industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER
Support project lifecycle activities including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field support
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders
Provide engineering support during construction
Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards
Identify and mitigate site issues
Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical experts
Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Understanding of transmission line design principles
Experience with CAD or engineering design tools
Familiarity with PLS-CADD strongly preferred
Currently working towards Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus
Experience with high-voltage transmission projects (69–500 kV)
Familiarity with NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, and utility design standards
Field experience supporting construction or inspections
Familiarity with utility transmission standards
Self-motivated
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish
Owner’s Engineering experience
Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering analysisdesign for overhead transmission linesconstruction packagescost estimatingschedulingtransmission line design principleshigh-voltage transmission projectsfield experience supporting constructionretrofit projectsbrown field projects

Soft Skills

self-motivatedeffective written communicationeffective verbal communicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsability to work independentlyability to work in a multidisciplinary teamrelationship buildingproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License (in progress)