Transmission and Distribution Opportunities (UK & Ireland)

Overview

Join AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution team to advance grid-scale power infrastructure as part of a major UK energy transition programme. You’ll contribute from concept through energisation on projects spanning overhead lines, cables, substations, and HVDC links, shaping modernised grid solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, technically excellent designs. This role offers exposure to marquee projects like the Great Grid Upgrade and EirGrid frameworks, within a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible hybrid working
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• well-being programs
• diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering design consultancy on T&D projects from concept to energisation
• Contribute to HV, cabling, substations, protection, SCADA, and HVDC system design
• Support grid modernisation initiatives and energy transition programmes
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and sub-contractors to capture feedback and communicate technical solutions
• Assist in applying BS and Eurocodes design standards across projects
• Participate in project management and coordination within multi-disciplinary teams
• Contribute to innovation efforts using automation tools to improve efficiency
• Support external frameworks and major customer programmes (e.g., National Grid, EirGrid)

Key requirements

• Electrical/electronic/power engineering qualification (HNC/HND/BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng)
• Demonstrable design consultancy experience on transmission and distribution projects
• Working knowledge of BS and/or Eurocodes for relevant standards
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders

• Effective communicator
• Collaborative mindset
• Problem-solving orientation
• Electrical power system design for T&D
• Knowledge of BS/Eurocodes
• HV systems, substations, overhead lines, underground cables

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