Transmission and Distribution Opportunities (UK & Ireland)

Overview

In this role you will contribute to delivering modern, grid-scale power infrastructure as part of AECOM’s Transmission & Distribution team. You will help shape projects from concept to energisation on a portfolio that advances the energy transition. You will work with cross-functional teams to apply engineering design, analysis, and risk assessment to complex grid challenges. This is an opportunity to impact national grid resilience and sustainability while leveraging innovative tools. Join a collaborative environment focused on growth and real-world impact.

Pay / Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Contribute to HV power systems analysis, cabling, substations, and broader T&D infrastructure design
• Support system balancing, protection, SCADA, and converter station design including HVDC and interconnectors
• Assist in grid modernisation programs and energisation of projects from concept through implementation
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to capture feedback and explain technical issues
• Apply BS and Eurocodes design standards in project deliverables
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver executable engineering solutions
• Leverage automation tools to improve efficiency and project outcomes
• Participate in framework and project management activities as part of the UK/EU energy projects

Key requirements

• Electrical/electronic/power engineering qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng)
• Demonstrable electrical engineering design consultancy experience on transmission and distribution projects
• Working knowledge of BS and/or Eurocodes for relevant design standards
• Effective communication skills with clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors

• clear written and verbal communication
• stakeholder engagement
• collaboration and teamwork
• HV power systems design and analysis
• cabling, substations, and transmission infrastructure
• SCADA, protection systems, and integration

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