Company Description 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. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to lead a dynamic team of talented engineers and shape the future of energy infrastructure? AECOM is recruiting for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our UK Earth grid design and modelling Understanding of touch, step and transfer potential Earthing and bonding requirements Carrying out design work to DNO, Defense 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. Inputs such as: Network configuration Operating scenarios Protection requirements Arc flash requirements Enjoy the Perks. At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised 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, European and DNO specific design standards Knowledge and Understanding of Protection Setting co-ordination and grading 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 of working with internal and external parties and working within a strong team-working culture Experience in writing clear and concise documentation Experience leading/mentoring junior team members Desirable experience: 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 MV
