Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution
Overview
In this role you will contribute to the electrical design of medium and low voltage systems within a multidisciplinary Transmission & Distribution team. You will develop practical designs for MV/LV networks, substations, protection, and SCADA interfaces, collaborating across stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient infrastructure. The position offers exposure to diverse energy projects and a culture focused on innovation and collaboration. You will help shape reliable power solutions at scale.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible hybrid working model
- career development opportunities
- AECOM University
- volunteering days
- technical practice networks
- well-being programs
Responsibilities
- Perform MV and LV design to DNO standards
- Develop ring/feeder supply network solutions (intake and distribution)
- Design primary plant and equipment (MV/LV)
- Create secondary protection and control schemes (diagrams)
- Carry out cable sizing, routing, termination drawings
- Model earthing grids and assess touch/step/transfer potential
- Design interfaces for SCADA, auxiliary supply, COP metering
- Propose standby/back-up power solutions (MV/LV)
- Write technical specifications and support procurement
- Collaborate with external suppliers and clients
- Contribute to electrical system studies and network modeling
- Review design submissions against client scope
- Participate in design reviews with Team Lead Verifier
- Incorporate arc-flash/blast mitigation considerations
- Adopt automation tools to improve project efficiency
- Engage in governance and pre-construction activities
- Support risk assessments and CDM considerations
- Ensure alignment with internal design governance
Key requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification
- Knowledge of British and DNO design standards
- Proven track record in design office/construction in Energy/Power sector
- Understanding of power system characteristics
- Strong collaboration with internal/external parties
- Experience writing clear technical documentation
- collaboration
- clear communication
- problem-solving
- MV & LV design
- DNO standards
- Protection & Control
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