Transmission and Distribution Civil Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

Digitailor; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineer with 2 years of transmission line design experience to join our team. You will perform engineering analyses, prepare construction packages, and utilize PLS-CADD/PLS-TOWER to support project lifecycles. Travel to client sites and field verification may be required.

Ideal candidates hold an EIT/FE certification and a Civil Engineering degree, with strong familiarity with CAD tools and NESC/ASCE standards. Remote/hybrid option with multiple US locations supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent
• EIT or FE certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment
• 2 years demonstrated experience of transmission line design principles (loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, foundations)
• 2 years demonstrated experience with CAD or engineering design tools; familiarity with PLS-CADD strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines.
• Prepare construction packages including plan & profile drawings, structure selection, material specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Utilize industry‑standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and related tools.
• Support project lifecycle activities including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field support.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines (NESC, ASCE, company standards).
• Coordinate with internal teams (siting/permitting, substation engineering, project management) and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors, regulatory bodies).
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs and performing field verifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards.
• Identify and mitigate site issues such as geotechnical conditions, access and environmental constraints and constructability challenges by providing timely technical support.
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical experts on a day-to‑day basis.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support.
• 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.

Skills

EIT/FE certification

Transmission line design principles

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

PLS-CADD

CAD/engineering design tools

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for overhead transmission lines, including structure loading, conductor sag/tension, foundations, and line routing.
• Prepare construction packages including plan & profile drawings, structure selection, material specifications, and engineering calculations.
• Utilize industry‑standard software such as PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, PLS-TOWER, and related tools.
• Support project lifecycle activities including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, and field support.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and guidelines (NESC, ASCE, company standards).
• Coordinate with internal teams (siting/permitting, substation engineering, project management) and external stakeholders (contractors, vendors, regulatory bodies).
• Provide engineering support during construction, including responding to RFIs and performing field verifications.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of design standards.
• Identify and mitigate site issues such as geotechnical conditions, access and environmental constraints and constructability challenges by providing timely technical support.
• Interact with customer’s internal engineers and technical experts on a day-to‑day basis.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients.
• Assists with the developing task and effort estimates for proposal support.
• 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.

This can be remote or hybrid position based in but not limited to: Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Columbia, SC; Atlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Nashville, TN; Chattanooga, TN; Orlando, FL; Louisville, KY

Qualifications Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field + 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• 2 years demonstrated experience of transmission line design principles (loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, foundations).
• 2 years demonstrated experience with CAD or engineering design tools; familiarity with PLS-CADD strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field + 2 years of relevant experience or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• 2 years demonstrated experience of transmission line design principles (loading criteria, structural analysis, conductor behavior, foundations).
• 2 years demonstrated experience with CAD or engineering design tools; familiarity with PLS-CADD strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently working towards Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus
• Experience with high-voltage transmission projects (69–500 kV).
• Familiarity with NESC, ASCE 48, ASCE 10, and utility design standards.
• Experience preparing engineering packages for capital projects.
• Field experience supporting construction or inspections.
• Familiarity with utility transmission 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.
• Owner’s Engineering experience
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this role Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future 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.

About AECOM

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• 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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