Electrical Engineer - HV Substation Design (UK & Ireland)

United Kingdom

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

AECOM is hiring an Electrical Engineer to support the design of high-voltage substations and contribute to energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. The role includes substation layouts and equipment specifications, engineering design input for major and renewable energy projects, and support for Owners’ Engineer assignments.

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Responsibilities

Assist with producing primary plant layouts for HV substations
Support with the production of equipment specifications for HV Plant and associated equipment
Providing engineering design input to major infrastructure projects
Support projects in the capacity of an Owners’ Engineer role. Working on HV substation/Cable and OHL projects
Provide HV design input to renewable energy projects e.g., Battery storage, Solar, Hydro and Wind generation
Gain mentorship from experienced engineers within a highly collaborative team

Qualification

Required

Degree in Electrical Engineering
Some experience of working on HV projects
Some experience working a as designer or as a project engineer
Some experience developing specifications for substation control systems, transformers, GIS, and AIS switchgear
Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects
Fluency in English
Some exposure to technical report writing
Full driving license and access to a personal vehicle
Ideally have experience of working on multi-discipline engineering projects
Ideally hold Chartered accreditation or working toward status
Ideally have consultancy experience
Ideally have experience in reviewing review detailed designs & witnessing construction site activities

Preferred

Benefits

Career development opportunities
Flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle
Technical practice networks
AECOM University
Volunteering days
Flexibility to work from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.

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