Lead Transmission Engineer

Company Description 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 world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. 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. Job Description AECOM has a position available for a High Voltage Transmission Engineering Lead with a specialization in utility transmission design. The 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. Develop project schedules and define 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. Compensation Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000. Benefits AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of employees. Depending on your employment status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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. About AECOM 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 2024. EEO Statement 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. Job Metadata 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr AECOM