AECOM
Associate Director - Substation Design (UK)
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Senior Substation Electrical Engineer (Transmission & Distribution)
Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Our work helps people and communities thrive through:
- Improving commute systems
- Ensuring reliable energy supply
- Providing access to clean water
- Transforming urban landscapes
We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to address complex challenges and build lasting legacies. Join our global team of over 50,000 professionals who deliver projects with tangible positive impact worldwide.
Job Description
Start Your Career. Build Your Legacy.
Are you an ambitious engineer with a passion for large-scale infrastructure in the UK Transmission & Distribution sector? Join our team specialising in HV (High Voltage) design for projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV. This role involves:
- Primary plant design for substations
- Feasibility, optioneering, FEED, and detailed design
- Design assurance for both existing and new infrastructure
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical discussions with clients and internal teams to:
- Establish project scopes
- Define interfaces
- Ensure on-time delivery
- Technical delivery leadership:
- Agree project approaches with engineering teams
- Monitor progress and quality
- Liaise with project management to build resourcing forecasts and programmes
- Utilise substation project lifecycle knowledge for successful client delivery
- Build client relationships by:
- Understanding requirements and perspectives
- Adopting a client-focused delivery mindset
- Proposal development:
- Commercial awareness
- Cost monitoring and bid management
- Opportunity identification
- Champion safety-in-design principles
- Mentor junior staff to enhance team capability
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Benefits
At AECOM, you gain access to a comprehensive package supporting both career growth and wellbeing:
- Personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle
- Career development opportunities (e.g., AECOM University)
- Flexible hybrid working model for balanced life and work
- Technical practice networks and professional growth paths
- Volunteering days for community impact
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for candidates with proven expertise in:
- Energy sector consultancy/utility/contractor experience (e.g., with National Grid ESO, SP Energy Networks, SSE, or similar UK/Ireland utilities)
- HV infrastructure design experience, including:
- Concept and FEED design
- Detailed design (primary focus) and secondary systems understanding
- Deep knowledge of *electrical AC HV plant infrastructure, including:
- AIS (Aircore Insulator switchgear)
- GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear)
- Familiarity with National Grid standards and specifications
- Proposal/bid management experience (multi-discipline leadership)
- Experience with:
- Control systems
- Transformers
- HVDC systems, interconnectors
- HV Protection & Control (advantageous)
- CDAE/LCDAE Approval (ideally)
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Important Notes:
- AECOM celebrates diversity and inclusivity (including neurodiversity)
- Applications are welcome from all backgrounds
- Require reasonable accommodation? Contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com
Additional Information
- Stay updated with company culture/stories by following AECOM on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
- All new hires require Day 1 on-site onboarding as part of employment conditions
Career Area
- Engineering
- Work location: Hybrid
About AECOM
- Forte 500 company with $16.1B revenue in 2025
- Commitment to ESG priorities, innovation, and sustainability
- Visit aecom.com for more details
Equal Opportunity Employer
- AECOM fosters growth, supports success and welcomes diverse talents
- Disability Confident Employer – accommodations available for interviews
Contact Us: ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com for assistance
Req ID: J10154915 Business Unit: Energy | DCS | Europe & India SU
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