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About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Sr. Lead Substation Engineer to join our growing Energy practice in a remote role based anywhere in the United States. This position offers the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of critical transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and grid modernization projects while working alongside some of the industry's top engineering professionals. As a technical leader within AECOM's Power Delivery team, you will play a key role in helping utilities and energy clients navigate an evolving energy landscape by delivering innovative, reliable, and resilient substation solutions.
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
- Transmission and Distribution Substation Projects
- Electrical Engineering Principles
- Utility Infrastructure
- Power Delivery Systems
- Engineering Task Leadership
- Technical Deliverable Review
- Project Team Coordination
- Industry Standards and Codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC)
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- ETAP
- Aspen
- CAPE
- Remote Collaboration
- Substation Physical Design
- Protection and Control Systems
- SCADA Integration
Location
- Remote (U.S.)
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.
- 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.
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.