AECOM is hiring a Senior Civil Substation Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and delivery of civil infrastructure for high-voltage substations. You will be responsible for all civil engineering aspects including site development, earthworks, roads, and drainage, ensuring seamless interfaces with electrical equipment up to 400 kV.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design of site grading, earthworks, roads, drainage, fencing, and pavement layouts for substations up to 400 kV.
- Perform stormwater management and erosion control design in compliance with local and international standards.
- Develop civil drawings including site layouts, grading plans, drainage layouts, and road details using AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Coordinate foundation interface details for major electrical equipment such as transformers, GIS/AIS equipment, and control buildings.
- Integrate civil design with structural, electrical, and geotechnical inputs.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to civil engineers and CAD designers.
- Manage project deliverables, schedules, and budgets for civil engineering scopes of work.
- Support tendering, cost estimation, and proposal preparation for civil engineering packages.
- Represent the civil engineering discipline in client meetings, design reviews, and coordination workshops.
- Provide technical support during construction, RFI responses, and review of contractor submissions.
- Conduct constructability and feasibility reviews to ensure civil designs are practical, safe, and cost-effective.
- Support inspection, testing, and as-built verification of civil works.
- Liaise with contractors, site supervisors, and project managers to ensure design intent is met.
- Prepare and review civil calculation reports, bills of quantities, material specifications, and construction documentation.
- Ensure all designs comply with company QA/QC procedures, client standards, and safety regulations.
- Participate in peer reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and internal audits.
- Assess and integrate new design methods, software tools, and sustainable materials to improve efficiency and environmental performance.
- Stay updated with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in civil substation engineering.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6+ years of experience in civil design for HV/MV substations, with up to 400 kV preferred.
- Proven experience with site grading, drainage, roads, earthworks, and substation layout development.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation for civil design and detailing.
- Strong knowledge of international civil and design standards such as IEC, BS, Eurocodes, IEEE, and ANSI.
- Solid understanding of substation site planning, access requirements, and integration with electrical layouts.
Nice to Have
- 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 Engineer (PE) status.
Technical Stack
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Enterprise Capabilities team, partnering with regional and Global Business Line project teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, based in Bucharest, Romania, with flexibility for remote work from within the country.
AECOM is 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.
