Senior Engineer - Transmission Lines (T&D) Structural Engineer

AECOM
Bogotá
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Construction, Civil & Site EngineeringExperience: 4+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical problem-solving","Independent work","Collaboration","Multidisciplinary teamwork","Technical review"]

Design and deliver HV/EHV overhead transmission line engineering (132–765 kV+) from feasibility through detailed design and construction support. Own key deliverables such as route alignment work, tower spotting, conductor/earth wire and insulator configuration, clearances and ROW requirements, and provide structural interface inputs for loading calculations. Lead PLS-CADD modeling and transmission line layouts, coordinate with structural, geotechnical, power systems, and environmental teams, and guide CAD drafting compliance with IEC/IEEE and other standards.

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Senior Engineer - Transmission Lines (T&D) Structural Engineer

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Job Summary

Design and deliver HV/EHV overhead transmission line engineering (132–765 kV+) from feasibility through detailed design and construction support. Own key deliverables such as route alignment work, tower spotting, conductor/earth wire and insulator configuration, clearances and ROW requirements, and provide structural interface inputs for loading calculations. Lead PLS-CADD modeling and transmission line layouts, coordinate with structural, geotechnical, power systems, and environmental teams, and guide CAD drafting compliance with IEC/IEEE and other standards.
Location: Bogotá
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Execute designs and deliver engineering for HV/EHV overhead transmission lines (typically 132 kV–765kV+), supporting projects from feasibility and concept development through detailed design and/or construction support.
  • •Develop key deliverables including route alignments, tower spotting, conductor and earth wire selection, and insulator configurations.
  • •Define clearances, right-of-way requirements, and design criteria in accordance with applicable standards; provide technical input to tower loading calculations and structural design teams.
  • •Lead PLS-CADD modelling and transmission line layout development for complex projects, including structural interface work (tower loading trees, load combinations).
  • •Coordinate across structural, geotechnical, power systems, and environmental teams; support feasibility studies and provide technical input to proposals, project planning, and design/engineering documentation.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability BenefitsPaid LeaveRetirement SavingsEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering) with +4 years of relevant HV (132kV+) overhead line transmission design and delivery experience.
  • •Proven experience delivering HV/EHV transmission line projects (132 kV–765 kV+).
  • •Experience delivering engineering design packages across multiple project phases.
  • •Advanced experience with PLS-CADD / PLS-TOWER / PLS-POLE and strong knowledge of mechanical behavior of conductors and structures, clearances and safety requirements, and transmission line routing/tower spotting.
  • •English language is mandatory (oral and written).
Experience:4+ yearsHV transmission
Education:Bachelor's in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering)
Skills:Analytical problem-solvingIndependent workCollaborationMultidisciplinary teamworkTechnical review
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PLS-CADDPLS-TOWERPLS-POLEETAPAutoCADREVITMathCADIECIEEEEN/British StandardsNational GridDNO

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

AECOM
AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing design, consulting, construction, and management services across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy sectors, delivering large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Angeles, United States
Founded: 1990
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