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. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. Job DescriptionThe Data Centre MEP team is comprised of Associates, Principal, Senior, Engineer and graduates located across the UK, notionally working from our offices in London Aldgate and St Albans offices. We are a close knit, supportive community, nurturing exceptional talent in the building services industry. We work closely alongside our internal and external consultant colleagues in the architectural, civil, structural, PM, QS, environmental, building physics, sustainable design, acoustic, transportation, planning and landscape disciplines designing new data centres (hyperscale and co-locations) at the forefront of technology for our clients across the world. We are seeking a chartered Principal Electrical Engineer, with data centre experience, enthusiasm, confidence and ability to run projects and take ownership for project delivery. The successful applicant will have an ability to lead a team of engineers working on electrical scopes on projects but also work with a wider team of multi-discipline engineers. We continue to win significant projects, where we can deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. Our success to date is built on the quality of our people, and we are looking for a first-class engineer to fill this role. The ideal candidate will be experienced in data centre design or exposure to this sector and the basic design principles of electrical services in data centre or industrial facilities. A team player, who can confidently deliver electrical designs in conjunction with and in close collaboration with our other building services and wider disciplines. Post Graduate experience in a building services design role with particular focus on data centres. Conversant with ETAP, Relux/Dialux, MS project, AutoCAD and Revit software packages. The ability to approach projects with forward thinking, open mindedness, confident in liaising with clients, project managers and contractors. Familiar with the relevant regulations, standards and industry good practice requirements, able to produce designs relevant to all stages of RIBA plan of work and possess the skills to undertake site supervision and inspection roles, produce feasibility reports, from which designs can be prepared. The ability to apply their own initiative, under guidance and supervision from a Principal engineer and the wider team. You will possess a full clean driving licence and passport, be willing and able to travel to projects across the region and beyond, on occasion staying over and including internationally Security Clearance will be required to work on some projects so you will need to be able to fulfil the criteria to obtain this. You should also be able toProject planning and managementProvide specialised technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise. Estimating and cost control on projects. Compiling technical project reportsA self-starter who can use own initiative and a problem solverPresent technical solutions to clients and peersParticipate in development of technical proposalsAttend design team and coordination meetings where required. Attend site inspection meetings where required. Liaise with clients, professional organizations, contractors, suppliers, sub-contractors and other design team members. QualificationsMaster's degree qualified (or with requisite post qualification experience if degree qualified) in electrical engineering, preferably with a building services bias but not compulsory. Experience in a wide range of medium to large-scale projects. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. About AECOMAECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. 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. com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. EngineeringExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Construction
Principal Electrical Engineering Specialist in London employer: AECOM
At AECOM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive career development opportunities, flexible hybrid working model, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in the South East, where you can make a meaningful impact on transport planning while enjoying a range of personalised benefits tailored to support your well-being and professional aspirations.
