At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in designing and delivering distribution networks while providing technical expertise.
- Company: Join AECOM, a leader in engineering with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development, flexible working, and opportunities for volunteering.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team culture with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while advancing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in power systems required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
AECOM is recruiting an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our UK&I Transmission and Distribution (T&D) department.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team in the development and delivery of distribution network design.
- Provide technical expertise into bids and proposals and represent the company in client meetings.
- Lead and develop the distribution team with line management responsibility.
Typical Distribution Engineering Activities
- Low voltage and medium voltage (up to 33kV) network design.
- Low voltage and medium voltage cable sizing, routing and termination.
- Electrical system earthing design such as:
- Earth grid design and modelling.
- Understanding of touch, step and transfer potential.
- Earthing and bonding requirements.
- Carrying out design work to DNO, Defence and private network standards.
- Review of design packages carried out by others within the distribution team.
- Compliance and assurance design reviews of 3rd party design packages.
- Carrying out owners engineer role on projects reviewing designs on behalf of clients.
- Input into electrical system studies for LV and MV networks, including:
- Network configuration.
- Operating scenarios.
- Protection requirements.
- Arc flash requirements.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Technical practice networks.
- AECOM University.
- Volunteering days.
Qualifications
- Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Knowledge of British, European and DNO specific design standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of protection setting coordination and grading.
- Proven track record as a trainee or assistant electrical engineer, or completion of a graduate training programme post-degree within the energy/power sector.
- Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems.
- Ability to work with internal and external parties and within a strong team-working culture.
- Experience in writing clear and concise documentation.
- Experience leading or mentoring junior team members.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working under engineering design governance structure.
- Experience preparing pre-construction information, carrying out design risk assessments and design risk reviews, and knowledge of CDM regulations.
- Experience in MV & HV cable design.
- Experience in protection & control.
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Remote Principal Electrical Engineer - Distribution Lead in City of Westminster employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements and robust career development opportunities. As a Principal Electrical Engineer in our UK&I Transmission and Distribution team, you will not only lead impactful projects but also benefit from our commitment to employee growth through technical practice networks and AECOM University, ensuring you thrive in your professional journey.
