Senior Civil Substation Engineer

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Senior Civil Substation 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 highly skilled Senior Civil Substation Engineer to lead the design, analysis, and delivery of civil works supporting high-voltage substations up to 400 kV. This role focuses on the civil engineering aspects of substation infrastructure, including site development, earthworks, access roads, drainage, grading, paving, fencing, and foundation interfaces.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in substation civil engineering and is proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation for detailed design and drawing development. The position requires the ability to manage complete civil design packages, provide mentorship, and collaborate with structural and electrical disciplines to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible substation civil designs for both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Here is what you will do:

1. Civil Design & Site Development

• 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, road details, and civil general arrangements using AutoCAD and MicroStation.

• Coordinate foundation interface details for major electrical equipment such as transformers, GIS/AIS equipments, and control buildings.

• Integrate civil design with structural, electrical, and geotechnical inputs, ensuring full alignment with substation layout requirements and site constraints.

2. Leadership & Project Management

• 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.

3. Construction & Field Support

• 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.

4. Documentation & Quality Assurance

• 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 to maintain high-quality deliverables.

5. Innovation & Standards Development

• 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.

Here's what we're looking for:

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in civil design for HV/MV substations (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 (IEC, BS, Eurocodes, IEEE, ANSI etc.).

• Solid understanding of substation site planning, access requirements, and integration with electrical layouts.

Preferred:

• 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

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.

• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

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

Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business – supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.

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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.