Structural Engineer, Substation Focus

AECOM

Structural Engineer supporting AECOM's Energy Practice, focusing on power delivery initiatives and substation design. Collaborate on infrastructure projects across various locations in the US.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Energy Practice’s Power Delivery Initiative
Lead/Support engineering and design for substations, switchyards and other electrical infrastructure projects
Perform engineering calculations and developing analytical models for both structural steel and concrete design
Work with Project Engineers and Project Managers on developing workload forecasts, design schedules and budgets for civil/structural work activities
Assist with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
Contribute to overall business development strategy around substation and high voltage electrical infrastructure
Coordination with civil/structural design team to direct completion of engineering drawings
Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field + 4 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience in structural design for overhead and underground transmission and distribution systems
Experience with Substation projects

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 calculationsanalytical modelsstructural designcivil designconcrete designoverhead transmission systemsunderground distribution systemssubstation projectsbudgetingworkload forecasting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationbusiness developmentpresentation skillsreport writingcoordinationproject management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering