Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Distribution

Company: AECOM
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will contribute to delivering robust electrical design solutions for energy infrastructure projects. You’ll join a multidisciplinary Transmission & Distribution team, working across private, industrial, renewables, and transmission sectors. You will shape design outcomes from MV/LV networks to protection and control, collaborating with clients and suppliers. This is an opportunity to apply innovative automation and engineering practices to complex projects and grow within a global, purpose-driven firm.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid working model
  • career development opportunities
  • AECOM University
  • volunteering days
  • well-being programs
  • global exposure

Responsibilities

  • Perform MV and LV design to DNO standards
  • Develop ring, radial feeder, intake and distribution substation layouts
  • Design primary plant and equipment (MV/LV)
  • Create secondary protection and control schemes and wiring diagrams
  • Carry out cable sizing, routing, and termination drawings (MV/LV)
  • Model and design earthing grids and calculate touch/step/transfer potentials
  • Interface designs for SCADA, auxiliary supply, and COP metering
  • Provide MV/LV standby/back-up power changeover solutions
  • Prepare technical specifications and assist with procurement and equipment orders
  • Collaborate with external suppliers and clients
  • Contribute to electrical system studies and MV/LV network modelling
  • Understand arc-flash/blast requirements and mitigations
  • Participate in design reviews with Team Lead Verifier

Key requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Knowledge of British and DNO design standards
  • Experience as Trainee/Assistant Electrical Engineer or graduate programme in energy sector
  • Understanding of Power Systems characteristics
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external parties
  • Experience in writing clear documentation
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Strong communication
  • Problem-solving with creative thinking
  • MV & LV design
  • DNO standards compliance
  • Protection & Control knowledge

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Posted: October 10th, 2026