Lead Substation Engineer

AECOM; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work flexibility

Industry-leading energy projects

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to guide the design and delivery of utility-scale substation projects from concept to construction. The role offers remote work across the United States and involves leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver reliable power delivery solutions.

You will mentor engineers, oversee protection and control systems, and collaborate with clients to ensure technical excellence and project success across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with +10 years of experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.
• Experience with electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems.
• Experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating project teams.
• Experience with IEEE, NESC, NEC standards.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or similar tools.
• Willingness to travel periodically.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership for planning, design, and delivery of utility-scale substation projects.
• Support project planning, reviews, and execution activities.
• Collaborate with clients to identify and mitigate risks while meeting objectives.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate across civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Team coordination

Client relationship

Mentoring engineers

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

Aspen

CAPE

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to join our growing Energy practice in a remote role based anywhere in the United States. This position offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of critical transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and grid modernization projects while working alongside some of the industry's top engineering professionals.

As a technical leader within AECOM’s Power Delivery team, you will play a key role in helping utilities and energy clients navigate an evolving energy landscape by delivering innovative, reliable, and resilient substation solutions.

Whether supporting grid expansion, renewable energy integration, or infrastructure modernization, you'll have the flexibility of a remote work environment while contributing to impactful projects across North America.

The Opportunity

As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of utility-scale substation projects. Working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project managers, you will support projects from concept development through construction while ensuring technical excellence, quality, and client satisfaction.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and building strong client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of AECOM’s Energy business.

What You’ll Do

Technical Leadership

• Lead the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for substation physical design, protection and control integration, grounding systems, equipment layouts, and power delivery infrastructure
• Support the development and review of one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation
• Apply engineering expertise throughout project phases including planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support
• Support engineering studies and analyses related to grounding, equipment sizing, fault current evaluations, and substation design considerations
• Stay current with evolving technologies, industry standards, and utility practices related to substations, grid modernization, and power delivery systems
• Build standards across processes and practices

Project Delivery

• Lead engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget
• Support project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and project execution activities
• Provide technical oversight for substation upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects
• Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate risks while maintaining project objectives and client expectations
• Support construction activities through technical consultation, design clarifications, and resolution of field issues

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Build strong relationships with utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, presentations, and project reviews
• Support proposal development, scope definition, cost estimates, and pursuit efforts
• Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships
• Collaborate with regional and national teams to support strategic growth initiatives

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Mentor engineers and designers while supporting technical development and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams
• Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the Energy practice
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration

Why AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. Our Energy practice helps clients modernize the electric grid, integrate renewable energy resources, improve reliability, and support the transition to a more sustainable future.

As part of AECOM, you'll enjoy:

• Remote/hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunities to work on industry-leading energy projects
• Access to a global network of technical experts
• Career growth, leadership development, and professional training opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and technical excellence

Join AECOM and help deliver the next generation of energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with +10 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects
• Experience with electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems
• Experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams
• Experience and knowledge working with industry standards and codes such as IEEE, NESC, and NEC
• Experience with industry-standard engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or similar tools
• Willingness to travel periodically for project, client, and team needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.
• Experience supporting utility, renewable energy, grid modernization, or energy transition projects.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.
• Familiarity with substation physical design, protection and control systems, SCADA integration, or related power system applications.

Additional Information

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role, now or in the future
• Relocation is not available for this role

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.