Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution

Overview

In this role, you will contribute to energy infrastructure projects within our Transmission & Distribution team, delivering practical MV/LV electrical design solutions across private, industrial, and renewables sectors.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into robust designs and interfaces, from substation layout to protection and control schemes. The work emphasizes engineering rigor, safety, and compliance with DNO standards, while leveraging digital tools to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes.

This is a chance to shape critical infrastructure and join a global, innovation-focused team.

Pay / Benefits

• career development opportunities
• flexible hybrid working model
• AECOM University
• volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Carry out MV and LV design work to DNO standards
• Provide open/closed ring and radial feeder solutions
• Intake and distribution substation layout design (MV/LV)
• Primary plant and equipment design (MV/LV)
• Produce protection and control schematics
• Cable sizing, routing, termination drawings (MV/LV)
• Earth modelling and touch/step/transfer calculations
• SCADA interface designs and auxiliary power metering interfaces
• Standby and back-up power changeover solutions
• Prepare technical specifications and support equipment procurement
• Coordinate with external suppliers and clients
• Contribute to electrical system studies and network modelling
• Consider arc-flash/blast requirements and mitigations
• Review design submissions within team and participate in design reviews

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of British and DNO design standards
• Experience as Trainee/Assistant Electrical Engineer or graduate program in energy/power sector
• Understanding of Power System functional characteristics
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Experience in writing clear documentation
• Collaborative mindset
• Clear communication
• Problem-solving orientation
• MV & LV design
• DNO standards knowledge
• Protection and Control (P&C)

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