Civil Site Lead, Power Delivery

AECOM is hiring for a Civil Site Lead Power Delivery with a primary focus on Transmission 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 customers 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

DCSEnergy
AECOMs 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 :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering license (P.E.)
• 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:

• 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.
• Professional Engineering license in Civil in California
• Experience with California Electric Utilities
• 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.
• Owners Engineering experience
• Experience with retrofit or brown field projects
• Exposure to supporting renewable generation projects

Additional Information :

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position.

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 2024. Learn more at . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time