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About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Sr. Lead Substation Engineer to lead the design and delivery of critical transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and grid modernization projects. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership for utility-scale substation projects, working with multidisciplinary teams and clients from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering and design of transmission and distribution substation projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.
Provide technical guidance and oversight for substation physical design, protection and control integration, grounding systems, equipment layouts, and power delivery infrastructure.
Support the development and review of one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specifications, construction packages, and design documentation.
Apply engineering expertise throughout project phases including planning, conceptual design, detailed design, procurement, and construction support.
Support engineering studies and analyses related to grounding, equipment sizing, fault current evaluations, and substation design considerations.
Stay current with evolving technologies, industry standards, and utility practices related to substations, grid modernization, and power delivery systems.
Build standards across processes and practices.
Lead engineering tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
Support project planning, resource coordination, technical reviews, and project execution activities.
Provide technical oversight for substation upgrades, expansions, brownfield modifications, and greenfield projects.
Collaborate with project managers to identify and mitigate risks while maintaining project objectives and client expectations.
Support construction activities through technical consultation, design clarifications, and resolution of field issues.
Build strong relationships with utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients.
Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, presentations, and project reviews.
Support proposal development, scope definition, cost estimates, and pursuit efforts.
Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen long-term client partnerships.
Collaborate with regional and national teams to support strategic growth initiatives.
Mentor engineers and designers while supporting technical development and knowledge sharing.
Collaborate with civil, structural, transmission, protection and control, and program management teams.
Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the Energy practice.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, safety, and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline with +12 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects.
Experience with electrical engineering principles, utility infrastructure, and power delivery systems.
Experience leading engineering tasks, reviewing technical deliverables, and coordinating project teams.
Experience and knowledge working with industry standards and codes such as IEEE, NESC, and NEC.
Experience with industry-standard engineering and design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE, or similar tools.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a remote environment.
Willingness to travel periodically for project, client, and team needs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Utility Infrastructure
Power Delivery Systems
AutoCAD
MicroStation
ETAP
Aspen
CAPE

Location

Remote (U.S.)
US - Austin, TX

Work Type

Remote

Experience Level

12+ years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Salary/Compensations

USD 185000 - USD 235000 - yearly

Benefits

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

About the Company

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
Our Energy practice helps clients modernize the electric grid, integrate renewable energy resources, improve reliability, and support the transition to a more sustainable future.
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.

Equal 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.