Lead Substation Engineer

Overview: As a Lead Substation Engineer in AECOM's Energy practice, you will steer the design and delivery of utility-scale substation projects across transmission, distribution, and renewable energy domains. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and project managers to ensure technical excellence from concept through construction. You'll tackle complex design challenges, mentor teammates, and strengthen client relationships while advancing grid modernization and energy transition initiatives. This remote role offers high-impact opportunities to shape reliable, resilient power delivery for North America and beyond. You will work in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture thatCompensation / BenefitsRemote/hybrid work flexibilityOpportunities to work on industry-leading energy projectsAccess to a global network of technical expertsCareer growth, leadership development, and trainingCompetitive compensationComprehensive benefitsResponsibilitiesLead design and engineering of transmission and distribution substations for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clientsProvide technical oversight for substation physical design, protection and control, grounding, and equipment layoutsDevelop and review one-line diagrams, protection schemes, equipment specs, and construction packagesApply engineering expertise across planning, conceptual to construction phases and procurementSupport studies related to grounding, fault current, and substation design considerationsStay current with evolving substation technologies, standards, and utility practicesBuild and standardize processes and practices across the Energy teamLead multidisciplinary project delivery and ensure schedule, budget, and quality targetsMentor engineers, coordinate with project teams, and support risk managementEngage with clients, participate in meetings, and contribute to proposals and pursuit effortsSupport construction through technical clarifications and field issue resolutionCollaborate with various engineering disciplines and program management teamsKey requirementsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related disciplineProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience supporting transmission and distribution substation projectsStrong grounding, protection, and power delivery knowledgeExperience leading engineering tasks and coordinating project teamsFamiliarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC standardsProficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, Aspen, CAPE or similarWillingness to travel periodicallystrong communicationleadershipclient relationship managementsubstation physical designprotection and control integrationgrounding systems