- Full-time
- State/Province: Madrid
- Business Group: DCS
- Legal Entity: AECOM SPAIN DCS S.L.U.
- Business Line: Transportation
- Work Location Model: Hybrid
- Operating Group: Group Support
- Primary Location: ES - Madrid - C/Alfonso XII

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Engineer - T&D; Overhead Transmission Lines to support the delivery of overhead transmission line projects worldwide. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, analysis and execution of transmission line engineering activities and will work closely with senior technical leadership on complex infrastructure projects supporting the global energy transition.





The role requires solid experience in overhead line design and transmission engineering principles, with strong proficiency in PLS-CADD and the ability to independently perform technical studies and develop engineering deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Transmission Line Design

- Develop engineering designs for HV/EHV overhead transmission lines.
- Prepare route alignments, tower spotting studies and line profile layouts.
- Select conductors, earth wires and insulator assemblies.
- Verify electrical clearances and right-of-way requirements.
- Produce and maintain transmission line models using PLS-CADD.

Engineering Calculations

- Perform and support:
- Sag-tension calculations.
- Conductor blowout studies.
- Clearance assessment.
- Thermal ampacity evaluations.
- Basic corona and radio interference studies.
- Shielding and lightning performance evaluations.
- Load tree generation and tower loading analysis.

- Engineering analysis is typically performed using PLS-CADD, TOWER, or PLS-POLE.

Project Delivery Support

- Prepare drawings, calculations, reports and design documentation.
- Participate in multidisciplinary project coordination.




- Support technical discussions with clients and project teams.
- Contribute to design reviews and quality assurance processes.

Construction Support

- Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.
- Assist in resolving technical issues arising during installation activities.
- Support site queries and design clarifications.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.

Experience

- Typically 5+ years of experience in overhead transmission line engineering.
- Proven experience working on HV/EHV transmission line projects (110kV – 400kV+)
- Strong practical knowledge of PLS-CADD
- Experience using TOWER
- Experience preparing transmission line calculations and engineering deliverables.
- High level of written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with PLS-POLE
- Experience in underground transmission cable projects
- Familiarity with CYMCAP for cable ampacity analysis
- Experience working on international transmission projects
- Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, EN and utility-specific standards

Skills and Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and commitment to technical quality.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to develop technical expertise.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently.

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📌 Engineer - T&D Overhead Transmission Lines (España)
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