Substation Engineering Manager

Substation Engineering Manager

AECOM is seeking a Substation Engineering Manager to lead and grow a talented team delivering critical power infrastructure projects across North and South America. This is an opportunity to join a global leader in infrastructure consulting while helping utilities, renewable energy developers, and data centers clients solve some of the industry's most complex challenges.

If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, developing client relationships, and delivering innovative substation solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

At AECOM, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead and grow a team of talented engineers and designers
• Work on high-profile transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and grid modernization projects
• Collaborate with industry experts across North America and around the world
• Influence the strategic direction and growth of a rapidly expanding Energy practice
• Advance your career within a global organization committed to technical excellence, innovation, and professional development
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits

As Substation Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in both project delivery and business growth by:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of substation engineers
• Building strong relationships with utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients
• Supporting the successful delivery of substation projects from planning and design through construction support
• Providing technical oversight and QA/QC
• Partnering with regional leadership to grow the business and identify new opportunities
• Helping drive technical excellence, quality, safety, and innovation across projects
• Leading recruitment, career development, and team engagement initiatives
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM's Energy practice

In this role, you'll help:

• Grow a thriving and engaged substation team
• Deliver impactful projects that strengthen the electric grid
• Build long-term client partnerships
• Expand AECOM's presence in the energy and power markets
• Create innovative solutions that support the energy transition and the future of infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA +12 years of related experience with at least 4 years of experience acting in a leadership or practice-building capacity or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education
• PE
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in substation engineering
• A passion for developing people and building strong teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing projects, clients, and technical teams
• A commitment to quality, safety, and client success
• PE in multiple states

Don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply. At AECOM, we value diverse experiences, leadership potential, and a growth mindset.

This posting is for a current vacancy, and AECOM intends to fill this position no sooner than January 1, 2027.