Transmission and Distribution Civil Engineer

AECOM

Transmission Engineer focusing on Transmission and Distribution projects within AECOM's Energy Business Line. Delivering civil and structural engineering services for diverse projects and clients.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, conductor sag/tension, foundations, and line routing
Prepare construction packages including plan & profile drawings, structure selection, material specifications, and engineering calculations
Utilize industry-standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and related tools
Support project lifecycle activities including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field support
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines (NESC, ASCE, company standards)
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 such as geotechnical conditions, access and environmental constraints
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 (loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, foundations)
Experience with CAD or engineering design tools; familiarity with PLS-CADD strongly preferred
Experience preparing engineering packages for capital projects
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently

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 linesstructure loadingconductor sag/tensionfoundationsline routingengineering calculationstransmission line design principlesstructural analysispreparing engineering packages

Soft Skills

effective written communicationeffective verbal communicationself-motivatedindependent workprofessional relationship development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification