Lead Transmission Engineer

AECOM; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a High Voltage Transmission Engineering Lead with expertise in utility transmission design. The role involves leading technical staff, managing engineering projects, and requires a P.E. license alongside a relevant degree. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in power transmission design. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $160,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.
• Proficiency in industry-relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical staff in engineering designs and cost estimates.
• Manage engineering aspects of projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• Assist in the development and mentoring of technical staff.

Skills

Power Transmission Design

Project Management

Mentoring

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

AECOM has a position available for a High Voltage Transmission Engineering Lead with a specialization in utility transmission design.

This position can be based out of any AECOM office located in Dallas, TX; Arlington, VA; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Bloomfield, NJ; Burlington, NJ; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Conshohocken, PA. This position is hybrid. The focus of your experience must be in the power delivery industry and be associated with electrical engineering with respect to the design of utility scale transmission line development.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical staff in the preparation of utility engineering designs, cost estimates, and customer billing.
• Manage the engineering aspects of multiple projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV.
• In developing project schedules and defining technical staff for projects and daily work.
• Assist in the development of technical staff through mentoring, instructing of technical engineering principles, and governing electrical and safety codes.
• Instruct and teach the technical staff in the use of computer systems and software, tools and equipment, and company-owned motor vehicles.
• Manage and provide guidance and direction for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal/external reviews of designs completed prior to submissions.
• Collaborate with the department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures which reflect best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments and divisions on company-wide initiatives.
• Maintain great relationships with our existing clients and seek out opportunities with potential future clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering and 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure.
• Experience with PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked on by staff.
• Must be able to effectively supervise a project team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of its integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry-relevant standards
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $110000 to $160000.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10137032

Business Line: Energy

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 160000 - yearly