Principal Electrical Engineer - HV Substation Design (UK & Ireland)

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join us and sit at the heart of our HV Substation Design team, leading design delivery on groundbreaking projects within a varied and exciting portfolio such as;

• National Grid’s ‘Great Grid Upgrade’ Great Grid Partnership: Enabling the UK’s energy transition
• Working with the world’s leading Hyperscalers and Data Centre Operators on forward-thinking, revolutionary projects.
• EirGrid  AECOM appointed to EirGrid engineering design, planning and project management services framework

Grow your career and apply your expertise within an innovative team of talented engineers! 

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Produce primary plant layouts for HV substations
• Lead engineering design input to major infrastructure projects
• Undertake Project Development/Pre-construction activities. E.g. the development of optimum cable routes considering length, thermal conditions and land use
• Undertake equipment specifications for HV Plant and associated equipment
• Develop specifications with technology specific specialists and external project partners
• Develop tender specifications and undertake tender evaluations
• Provide design assurance of tender return documentation, during tender evaluation and supplier meetings
• At construction phase, review supplier technical designs, undertaking manufacturing assurance audits, attending FAT and providing commissioning support and fault resolution support
• Be a trusted partner to key clients
• Offer mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Driving excellence.

At AECOM, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within our Transmission and Distribution team. We believe that technology should empower you so that you can focus on creative problem-solving, successfully manage complexity and deliver exceptional results. By embracing advanced automation tools, we seek imaginative thinkers who are excited about leveraging these tools to drive efficiency and enhance our projects. Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure, where your unique insights and creativity will play a vital role in our success!

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.