At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative electrical solutions for exciting projects in energy and renewables.
- Company: Join a leading engineering firm with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, career growth, volunteering days, and a competitive salary.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in design or construction environments.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Join our Transmission & Distribution team to work on engineering and construction projects across private, industrial, transmission/distribution, and renewables sectors. In this role you will be responsible for delivering practical electrical design solutions throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with senior leaders and providing guidance to junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Carry out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage network design work to DNO Standards.
- Provide distribution Open and Closed Ring and Radial feeder supply network solutions.
- Design Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Intake and Distribution Substation layouts, main primary plant and equipment.
- Provide secondary protection and control solutions, digesting equipment scheme circuit and wiring diagrams.
- Carry out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage cable sizing calculations, routing, section, and termination drawings.
- Produce electrical system, earthing grid design and modelling, and calculations for touch, step and transfer potential.
- Undertake SCADA System, Auxiliary supply and COP metering interface designs.
- Provide Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Local Standby and Back‑up power supply solutions (automatic and manual changeover).
- Write technical specifications and support equipment selection and procurement.
- Liaise and collaborate with external suppliers and customers.
- Provide input into electrical system studies for Low Voltage and Medium Voltage network modelling and verification.
- Provide Arc‑flash / Blast requirements and mitigation solutions.
- Review design submissions against client scope and participate in design review processes with the Team Lead Verifier.
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 in a design office and/or construction environment 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.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working under engineering design governance structure.
- Experience preparing pre‑construction information, carrying out design risk assessments and reviews, and knowledge of CDM regulations.
- Experience in MV & HV cable design.
- Experience in Protection & Control.
Benefits
- Hybrid working model with flexible remote options.
- Career development opportunities, including AECOM University and technical practice networks.
- Volunteering days and well‑being programs.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Locations
Remote Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution in Newport, Wales employer: AECOM
As a Remote Senior Electrical Design Engineer with our Transmission & Distribution team, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. We offer a hybrid working model, competitive compensation, and extensive career development opportunities through AECOM University, ensuring you can grow your skills while contributing to impactful engineering projects in the energy sector.
