Structural High Voltage Transmission Lines Engineer IV

AECOM’s Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Structural High Voltage Transmission Lines Engineer to join our team in Bucharest, Romania.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry. 

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.  

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We are seeking a Structural High Voltage Transmission Lines Engineer to join our team in Romania. 

The T&D Structural Engineer (Overhead Lines) is responsible for leading the design, analysis, and implementation of structural systems supporting high-voltage overhead transmission lines, including towers, poles, and foundations. This role involves delivering technically sound and cost-effective designs for both greenfield and brownfield transmission projects across voltages ranging from 69kV to 765kV.

The position is ideal for a highly skilled engineer with extensive experience in PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, and transmission line structural engineering, who can also provide mentorship and direction to junior staff, collaborate cross-functionally, and lead projects from conceptual planning through construction support.

Here is what you will do:

Design, Analysis, and Development:

• Lead the structural design and analysis of overhead transmission line systems, including lattice towers, steel poles, wood poles, and associated hardware.
• Perform structure loading, line profiling, spotting, and clearance studies using PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-POLE.
• Develop detailed design drawings, specifications, and bill of materials for tower and pole structures, foundation designs, guying, and conductor/cable supports.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, AISC, and applicable utility/client standards.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, geotechnical, and environmental teams to align line routing and structure placement with project constraints.
• Integrate wind, ice, and seismic loading per applicable codes and standards.

2. Leadership & Project Management:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to structural engineers and drafters throughout the design lifecycle.
• Support proposal development, cost estimation, and scope definition for transmission line projects.
• Participate in or lead design reviews, internal QA/QC, and interface meetings. Track progress against project schedules and budgets

3. Field Support & Construction Coordination:

• Provide engineering support during construction, inspection, and post-construction phases of transmission line installations.
• Assist in the preparation and review of construction packages, including foundation layouts and tower/pole assembly instructions, resolve structural issues during execution.

4. Documentation & Quality Assurance:

• Prepare and review structural analysis reports, material take-offs, construction drawings, compliance across deliverables and calculation packages.
• Maintain design records and ensure compliance with internal QA/QC protocols.

5. Innovation & Standards Development:

• Drive standardization and optimization of structure libraries, design templates, and line design workflows. 

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in transmission line structural design
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, and PLS-POLE for transmission line engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of overhead line design, including structural behavior under loading, sag-tension, galloping, and cascading.
• Familiarity with foundation design, including direct embed, drilled pier, and pad & pier systems.
• Experience with European and international applicable standards.
• Understanding of electrical clearance requirements, conductor selection, and routing constraints.

• Leadership and Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables across multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Nice to Have:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility in relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience with EMF analysis, aerial surveys, or LiDAR-based routing.
• Knowledge of corrosion protection, structure retrofitting, or asset condition assessment techniques.
• Familiarity with client standards from major utilities or regional transmission organizations.
• Exposure to design for resiliency, including wildfire, extreme weather, and storm hardening considerations.

At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity

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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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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, 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. 

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.