Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution

Overview

Join AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution team as an Electrical Design Engineer to shape energy infrastructure projects across private, industrial, and renewables sectors. You will deliver practical MV/LV electrical designs, protection and control solutions, and SCADA interfaces, contributing to complex lifecycle projects. The role blends technical design with collaboration across clients and suppliers in a culture that values innovation. This opportunity lets you grow with a global leader while driving tangible infrastructure outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• global, publicly traded firm benefits

Responsibilities

• Carry out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage design work to DNO Standards
• Provide Open and Closed Ring and Radial Feeder supply network solutions
• Carry out Intake and Distribution Substation Layout design (Medium Voltage and Low Voltage)
• Conduct primary plant and equipment design works (Medium and Low Voltage)
• Produce secondary protection and control solution digesting equipment scheme circuit and wiring diagrams
• Conduct cable sizing calculations, routing, section, and termination drawings (Medium and Low Voltage)
• Undertake Electrical system, earthing grid design and modelling, as well as calculations for touch, step and transfer potential
• Produce interface designs for SCADA System, Auxiliary supply and COP metering
• Provide Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Local Standby and Back-up power supply automatic and manual changeover solutions
• Write technical specifications and support with the down selection and placing of equipment orders/Procurement
• Liaise and collaborate with external suppliers and clients
• Provide input into electrical system studies for Low voltage and Medium voltage network modelling and verification
• Demonstrate an understanding of Arc-flash/Blast requirements and mitigation solutions
• Review design submissions within the team against the client scope
• Be part of a design review process with Team Lead Verifier

Key requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of British and DNO specific design standards
• Proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a Graduate Training programme in Energy/Power Sector
• Understanding of functional characteristics of Power Systems
• Ability to work with internal and external parties and in a collaborative culture
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation
• Collaborative mindset
• Clear communication
• Documentation skills
• MV & LV electrical design
• Protection & Control
• Protection Setting coordination and grading

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