Lead Transmission Engineer

AECOM; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A global infrastructure leader is seeking a Lead Transmission Engineer to focus on utility transmission design in a hybrid role. The candidate will lead engineering teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure high-quality work across various power delivery initiatives. The ideal applicant has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and active P.E. licensure. Compensation ranges from $110,000 to $160,000 annually, depending on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency in engineering.
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure required.
• Proven experience in Power Transmission Design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical staff in preparing utility engineering designs.
• Manage multiple projects in power delivery.
• Coordinate design reviews prior to submissions.

Skills

Utility engineering design

Mentoring and training

Project management

Technical communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Lead Transmission Engineer at AECOM. This hybrid role can be based in multiple U.S. office locations and focuses on utility transmission design within the power delivery industry.

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.
• Develop project schedules and define technical staff for projects and daily work.
• Assist in developing technical staff through mentoring and guiding electrical and safety codes.
• Instruct staff in the use of computer systems, software, tools, equipment, and company vehicles.
• Provide guidance for professional communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate internal/external design reviews prior to submissions.
• Collaborate with department managers to develop, evaluate, and implement new policies and procedures reflecting best engineering practices.
• Collaborate with other departments on company-wide initiatives and maintain relationships with clients; seek opportunities with potential future clients.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering with 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.
• Ability to supervise a project team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians; maintain work product quality and reliability.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground transmission facilities and integration into daily activities.
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office (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.

Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 160000 per year. The offered rate will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader delivering a better world. Our benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workforce. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10137032

Business Line: Energy

Work Location Model: Hybrid