At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative electrical solutions for energy infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join AECOM, a leader in infrastructure consulting and engineering.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career development, and personalised perks.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of energy while making a real impact on communities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant design experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, 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 the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a team of talented engineers and shape the future of energy infrastructure? Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Transmission & Distribution team as an Electrical Design Engineer or Senior Electrical Design Engineer and get the opportunity to grow your career with us. You'll gain exposure to exciting and innovative construction and engineering projects across private, industrial, transmission/distribution, and renewables sectors. You'll become part of a design team responsible for delivering practical electrical design solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Here's what you’ll do:
- 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
Enjoy the Perks At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalized benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of British and DNO specific design standards
- A proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a Graduate Training programme post degree in both a design office and/or a construction environment within the Energy /Power Sector
- Understanding of functional characteristics of Power Systems
- Ability to work with internal and external parties and work within a collaborative culture
- Experience in writing clear and concise documentation
Ideally you’ll have:
- Experience of working under engineering design governance structure
- Experience of preparing pre‑construction information, carrying out design risk assessments, design risk review and knowledge of CDM regulations
- Experience in Protection & Control
- Knowledge and Understanding of Protection Setting co‑ordination and grading
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Engineer / Senior Electrical Engineer - Distribution employer: AECO
At AECOM, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. With a flexible hybrid working model based in Manchester, we offer exceptional career development opportunities, access to cutting-edge projects in the energy sector, and a culture that values diversity and collaboration. Join us to not only advance your career but also contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact on communities worldwide.
