Senior/Principal Control & Protection (C&P) Engineer

At AECOM, we are at the forefront of the energy sector’s transformation, driving the shift toward a more sustainable and inclusive future. As Europe accelerates efforts to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy, we’re playing a pivotal role in delivering innovative, low-carbon energy solutions that meet the growing demands of the industry, our communities, and the planet.

As a global leader in advisory, engineering, environmental, programme delivery and construction services, we’re committed to delivering resilient, sustainable legacies. From wind and solar to hydropower, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear, our projects span the entire energy ecosystem, enabling the UK’s transition to a greener future.

Become part of our dynamic Transmission and Distribution business, which boasts approximately 60 experts across the UK & Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier electrical, civil and mechanical engineers to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures such as the Great Grid Upgrade Great Grid Partnership: enabling the UK’s energy transition all the way from concept to completion.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Develop, refine and optimise P&C solutions including creation of key line diagrams, schematic diagrams, relay settings, SCADA topology diagrams, wiring diagrams, design specifications, interface drawings etc. for various Transmission & Distribution clients.
• Review of designs produced by suppliers to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with National Grid/Client policies and standards.
• Owner’s Engineer role to review and comment on supplier designs and calculations on behalf of HV Clients including for BESS and Renewables projects.
• Protection Coordination Study and Settings calculations where required using ETAP or similar software (desired).

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• An electrical/power engineering or similar qualification, such as an HNC, HND, BSc/BEng and/or an MSc/Meng.
• Knowledge of transmission (National Grid or SSE) HV design process and related project experience.
• Extensive experience in P&C FEED or detailed design of high voltage installations (132kV to 400kV).
• Good team player and have a client-focused mindset customer facing skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.
• Strong experience in working with transmission voltages 275kV/400kV and will have a consulting, utility, renewable generation or OEM background.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. 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 pathways, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.