Site Civil Engineer, Power Delivery

AECOM; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Site Engineer, Power Delivery to support transmission and substation projects within the Energy business line. The role offers remote work options and placement across multiple US Energy offices.

You will lead civil work at substation sites, manage earthwork, drainage and foundations, and collaborate with electrical teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proven experience with site grading, drainage, roads, earthworks, and substation layout development and transmission access/alignment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for civil design and detailing.
• Understanding of substation site planning, transmission/substation access requirements, and integration with electrical layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil work at substation and transmission line sites, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and construction schedules.
• Create and supervise earthwork, grading, drainage systems, access roads, cable trenches and foundations for substations and lines.
• Review, interpret and create civil design drawings, document discrepancies and provide practical solutions.
• Coordinate site surveys (geotechnical and LIDAR) to determine transmission line routes and substation layouts.
• Review and approve civil construction methodologies, work plans and method statements.

Skills

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Energy
• Work Location Model: Remote
• Primary Location: US - Charlotte, NC - 6000 Fairview R
• Compensation: USD 90,000 - USD 145,000 - yearly

Company Description

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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.

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Job Description

AECOMis hiringfor aCivil Site Engineer, Power Deliverywith a primary focus onTransmission and Substation projects to support our growing Energy Business Line.

For this role,AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

Our team provides a wide range of site civil services across electrical transmission and distribution (OH/UG) power systems, and substations. These services include grading, drainage, stormwater management, SWPP, fencing, SESC, site plans and geotechnical design. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to develop within and further the technical skills we bring to our new and existing client base. Qualified candidates will be expected to lead discipline work for projects, perform responsible engineering, and support the project manager on project schedules, budgets, and deliverables in all aspects of site civil work.

The responsibilities of this role also include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Lead and manage all civil work at substation and transmission line sites, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications and construction schedules
• Create and supervise earthwork, grading, drainage systems, access roads, cable trenches and foundations (equipment, controls buildings and towers/poles) and to substation and transmission lines.
• Review, interpret and create civil design drawings, technical documents, report discrepancies and provide practical solutions.
• Manage site surveys to include (geotechnical and ground/LIDAR) to assist with determination of transmission line routes and substation layouts.
• Review and approve civil construction methodologies, work plans and method statements submitted by contractors.
• Identify and mitigate site issues such as geotechnical conditions, access and environmental constraints and constructability challenges by providing timely technical support.
• Coordination closely with electrical, protection, commissioning, planning and project management to resolve interface and constructability issues.
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical experts on a day-to-day basis.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients
• Provide technical leadership to site civil engineers, inspectors, assign tasks, review work and mentor team members.
• Fully versed with and can check and review the work sequence, general content and the methods used to generate specifications for the calculations as well as the approval, revision, retention and storage of calculations
• Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support
• Support project commissioning and hand over by ensuring that all site civil work is completed safely and to specification.
• Understands and assists with the planning and scheduling of engineering tasks within the site civil discipline
• Works to maintain positive working relationships with peers
• Occasional travel required to other AECOM locations and Client sites
• Able to participate in field walks and create field sketches, take dimensions, climb ladders, etc. as necessary

DCS—Energy
AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic solutions that improve and modernize generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, advisors, and project managers who advance energy solution and infrastructure to meet our varied Clients needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proven experience with site grading, drainage, roads, earthworks, and substation layout development and transmission access/alignment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for civil design and detailing.
• Understanding of substation site planning, transmission/substation access requirements, and integration with electrical layouts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering license (P.E.)
• 10+ years of relevant site civil experience with at least three of those years acting as project technical lead and/or engineer of record.
• Strong knowledge of international civil and design standards (IEC, BS, IEEE, ANSI etc.).
• Experience with construction supervision, site inspection, and commissioning support.
• Knowledge of hydrological analysis tools, stormwater modeling, or civil 3D/BIM software.
• Experience in GIS or AIS substation developments.
• Familiarity with major utility or transmission operator standards.
• Self-motivated
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Success in working with remote teams
• Experience on full EPC, Design/Build projects from start to finish.
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation project

Additional Information

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY January 11, 2027.

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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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.