Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Substation Design (UK & Ireland)

Overview

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer at AECOM, you will shape grid-scale power infrastructure from concept to energisation. You’ll work on HV substation design within a varied portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable major projects and energy transition initiatives. You’ll apply your expertise to deliver robust electrical design and specifications for renewables and grid-scale assets, influencing outcomes across Ireland, the UK, and overseas. This role offers exposure to landmark programs and a chance to drive innovative solutions in a global engineering team.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible working arrangements
• benefits and well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Produce primary plant layouts for HV substations
• Prepare equipment specifications for HV Plant and associated gear
• Provide engineering design input to major infrastructure projects
• Act as Owners’ Engineer on HV substation, cable and OHL projects
• Contribute HV design input to renewable energy projects (battery storage, solar, hydro, wind)
• Deliver professional services to clients in Ireland/UK and overseas

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with HV projects
• Experience with major utilities or developers
• Experience as a designer or project engineer
• Experience developing specifications for substation control systems, transformers, GIS, AIS switchgear
• Ability to work across multiple projects
• Fluency in English
• Experience in technical report writing
• Full driving license and access to a personal vehicle for site visits

• collaboration
• problem-solving
• flexibility
• HV substation design
• substation control system specifications
• GIS and AIS switchgear

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