Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution
AECOM · Birmingham, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 22 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you will contribute to delivering robust electrical design solutions for energy infrastructure projects. You’ll join a multidisciplinary Transmission & Distribution team, working across private, industrial, renewables, and transmission sectors. You will shape design outcomes from MV/LV networks to protection and control, collaborating with clients and suppliers. This is an opportunity to apply innovative automation and engineering practices to complex projects and grow within a global, purpose-driven firm.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working model
- career development opportunities
- AECOM University
- volunteering days
- well-being programs
- global exposure
Responsibilities
- Perform MV and LV design to DNO standards
- Develop ring, radial feeder, intake and distribution substation layouts
- Design primary plant and equipment (MV/LV)
- Create secondary protection and control schemes and wiring diagrams
- Carry out cable sizing, routing, and termination drawings (MV/LV)
- Model and design earthing grids and calculate touch/step/transfer potentials
- Interface designs for SCADA, auxiliary supply, and COP metering
- Provide MV/LV standby/back-up power changeover solutions
- Prepare technical specifications and assist with procurement and equipment orders
- Collaborate with external suppliers and clients
- Contribute to electrical system studies and MV/LV network modelling
- Understand arc-flash/blast requirements and mitigations
- Participate in design reviews with Team Lead Verifier
Key requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of British and DNO design standards
- Experience as Trainee/Assistant Electrical Engineer or graduate programme in energy sector
- Understanding of Power Systems characteristics
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties
- Experience in writing clear documentation
- Collaborative mindset
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving with creative thinking
- MV & LV design
- DNO standards compliance
- Protection & Control knowledge
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