Transmission Engineering Manager

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Job Description

AECOM  has a position available for a  Transmission Engineering Manager  with a specialization in utility transmission design.

This 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.

The responsibilities of this role include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Performs various responsibilities for a specific technical group or department. 
• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating technical assignments. 
• Generally requires multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering. 
• Plans and develops engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
• Maintains liaison with units within the organization and individuals inside and outside of the organization. 
• Responsible for acting independently on technical matters pertaining to the field. Work at this level usually requires extensive progressive experience. 
• Works under minimal supervision. Supervision received is essentially administrative with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. 
• Manages a group of engineers and/or technicians, coordinating activities of the unit.

DCS—Energy
AECOM’s 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 :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural or Electrical Engineering and 12 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
• Experience with PLS-CADD, MFAD, AutoCAD

Preferred

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in Power Transmission Design
• Proficiency in MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Project)
• Experience with NESC, ASCE, IEEE, and other industry-relevant standards
• Must be able to effectively supervise a team of Engineers & Engineering Technicians while maintaining work product quality, consistency, accuracy, and reliability
• Advanced knowledge of overhead & underground Transmission facilities and understanding of their integration into daily activities
• Professional disposition and the ability to be open-minded when it comes to planning and execution of projects being worked on by staff

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position
• Offered compensation will be based on location and individual

  qualifications

  . The expected range is $174,000.00 - $234,000.00

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. 

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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. 

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