Renewable Energy Professionals

Company: AECOM
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Overview

Join AECOM’s expanding Renewables team to drive the energy transition through design-led project delivery. You will contribute across wind, solar, hydro, storage, and hydrogen initiatives, shaping projects from feasibility to construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure that uplifts communities and supports a sustainable energy future. This role offers hands-on design work, on-site supervision, and exposure to global energy projects. You will be part of a mission-driven firm delivering tangible impact at scale.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid work options
  • comprehensive compensation and well-being programs
  • inclusive, diverse workplace
  • interview accommodations for disabilities
  • global opportunities and collaboration
  • brand as a Fortune 500 firm

Responsibilities

  • Lead design activities across the full project lifecycle from inception to detailed design
  • Support on-site construction supervision and coordination
  • Contribute to grid connection works including cable routing and substations
  • Engage with multiple energy technologies (on/offshore wind, solar PV, hydro, BESS, hydrogen)
  • Collaborate with clients ranging from large utilities to private developers
  • Work on projects across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
  • Apply engineering best practices to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient energy solutions

Key requirements

  • Engineering or relevant science degree; master’s preferred
  • Experience with design as a major component of the role
  • Experience delivering projects from inception to detailed design
  • Chartered or working towards chartership
  • Experience in energy sector is valuable; strong interest in renewables required
  • passion for renewable energy
  • team collaboration
  • adaptability
  • Medium and high voltage grid connection experience; cable routing
  • National Grid experience beneficial
  • Hydroelectric design (run-of-river and pumped storage)

Posted: September 14th, 2026