Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution

Overview

As an Electrical Design Engineer you will join AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution team to deliver practical MV/LV electrical design solutions across private, industrial, transmission, distribution and renewables projects. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to shape electrical systems through the project lifecycle, from substation layouts to protection, control, and power supply interfaces. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge projects and the opportunity to impact critical energy infrastructures. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to drive efficient, safe designs.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible work options
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Carry out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage design work to DNO standards
• Provide Open and Closed Ring and Radial Feeder supply network solutions
• Intake and Distribution Substation Layout design (Medium Voltage and Low Voltage)
• Conduct primary plant and equipment design (Medium and Low Voltage)
• Produce secondary protection and control solution diagrams
• Perform cable sizing calculations, routing, section and termination drawings (Medium and Low Voltage)
• Undertake electrical system, earthing grid design and modelling, and touch/step/transfer calculations
• Produce interface designs for SCADA System, Auxiliary supply and COP metering
• Provide MV and LV standby/back-up power supply changeover solutions
• Write technical specifications and support equipment procurement
• Liaise with external suppliers and clients
• Input into electrical system studies for MV/LV network modelling and verification
• Demonstrate understanding of Arc-flash/Blast requirements and mitigation
• Review design submissions within the team against client scope
• Participate in design review process with Team Lead Verifier
• Leverage advanced automation tools to drive efficiency and project outcomes
• Align with a culture of innovation and collaboration within the team

Key requirements

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of British and DNO design standards
• Proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer or completion of a Graduate Training programme in Energy/Power sector
• Understanding of functional characteristics of Power Systems
• Ability to work with internal and external parties in a collaborative culture
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation

• collaboration
• clear communication
• problem-solving
• MV/LV electrical design
• DNO standards knowledge
• Protection & Control

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