AECOM
Principal Civil Engineer – Renewables & Transmission & Distribution
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Principal Civil Engineer | Energy | AECOM
Company Description
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving commutes, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
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Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
We seek an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to support our energy team’s expansion and shape sustainable infrastructure’s future. This role will involve supporting projects in the Renewables & Transmission & Distribution teams.
Location: Hybrid (options include Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London – Aldgate Tower, Perth). Flexible hybrid working is available.
You should be passionate about engineering excellence and eager to work on ground-breaking energy projects across the UK, Ireland, Europe, and beyond.
What Can We Offer?
As a Principal Civil Engineer, your key responsibilities include:
- Leading technical feasibility studies and design reports
- Project oversight—ensuring timelines, budgets, and client needs are met
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams for energy infrastructure (onshore/offshore wind, solar PV, hydroelectric, grids, battery storage)
- Advancing UK T&D (11KV–400KV) projects and helping the Energy Transition
Scope of Work: Onshore wind Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Hydroelectric (run-of-river and pumped storage) Grid infrastructure (substations, overhead lines) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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What You’ll Do
Senior responsibilities include:
- Lead technical verification of feasibility studies, design reports, and project deliverables.
- Day-to-day project management in collaboration with clients, utilities, and private developers.
- Multidisciplinary design leadership, including roads, drainage, civil structures, and external works.
- Ensuring compliance with UK standards, including BS EN codes, Eurocodes, and CDM Regulations.
- Conducting site inspections, resolving technical queries, and delivering high-quality technical documentation.
- Supporting proposal submissions and technical bids for emerging projects.
- Service in faculty roles or mentorship of junior engineers.
- Support ahead of potentially transitioning to strategic ownership positions.
This role climbs the ladder with opportunities for career progression in a fast-growing team.
Benefits
AECOM offers core and personalised benefits to fuel your future, wellbeing, and life outside the office:
- Career development opportunities through AECOM University.
- Flexible hybrid working, ensuring a work-life balance that suits you.
- Professional technical practice networks.
- Voluntary initiated AECOM Action Days for community impact.
- Tailored compensation packages and global health/wellness benefits.
Qualifications
A bold start to engineering excellence
Minimum Requirements:
- BEng (Hons) or equivalent in Civil Engineering (any discipline).
- Chartered status (or actively pursuing ICE chartership) highly desirable.
- Proven experience in energetic projects, preferably in transmission/distribution (11KV–400KV).
- Strong report-writing and design documentation skills (mandatory).
- Technical + project management experience; team leadership trait.
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Preferable:
- Deep knowledge of UK energy sector projects.
- Proficiency with National Grid Technical Specifications (NGTS) or CDAE status.
- Experience with systems like EPS for Civil/Technical Design.
AECOM embraces diversity: neurodiversity inclusive, and actively supports accessibility. Contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com for support with applications.
Additional Information
For updates on workplace initiatives and employee activities, follow @AECOM on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
For more details, ask ** recruiter Anne Marie Flynn** on LinkedIn.
NOTE:
- All hired employees participate in an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.
- AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm, with energy solutions driving sustainability worldwide.
For applicants with a disability or long-term condition, interviews will be provided under the Disability Confident Scheme. Email: ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com to request adjustments.
Requisition ID: J10152198 Department: Europe & India (Energy)
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"Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity"
As AECOM’s trusted partner, you’ll enjoy flexible work environments, cutting-edge tools, highlighted work-life balance, and transformational projects. Join us—your career growth is ours too.
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer—we’re committed to employment without discrimination.
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