Technical Lead (m/f/d) Substation Design/Grid Integration, Data Center

AECOM; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working environment

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Technical Lead for Substation Design in Berlin. This role involves taking ownership of technical discussions, developing specifications for substation control systems, and ensuring quality delivery of projects. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong expertise in HV/MV/LV systems, along with knowledge of the German energy market. Fluency in German is essential. Join us to shape a sustainable future with a hybrid work model.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in the German energy market with knowledge of local standards.
• Experience in designing electrical infrastructure at various project stages.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.

Aufgaben

• Take ownership for substation technical discussions and delivery.
• Develop specifications for substation control systems and equipment.
• Build client relationships and monitor project costs.

Kenntnisse

Strong technical expertise in HV/MV/LV electrical systems

Fluency in German

Knowledge of local standards and grid codes

Experience with mentorship

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Technical Lead (m/f/d) Substation Design/Grid Integration, Data Center

• Full-time
• State/Province: Berlin
• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: DE - Berlin, Knesebeckstrasse 62-63

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Responsibilities

• Take ownership for substation technical discussions with the client and internal multi-disciplinary teams to establish scopes, define interfacing and ensure delivery.
• Take ownership of technical delivery with engineering teams by agreeing approach, supporting scope understanding, monitoring progress and quality checking.
• Developing specifications or detailed designs for substation control systems, transformers, GIS, and AIS switchgear.
• Utilize knowledge of substation project/asset life cycle from a design perspective to successfully deliver client projects.
• Design Primary plant layouts for substations.
• Equipment specifications for HV Plant and associated equipment.
• Owners’ Engineer role on HV substation/grid integration design projects.
• Build client relationships, understanding client requirements and perspectives, building trust and adopting a client orientated project delivery mindset.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness to carry out proposal development, monitor/manage project costs and enable opportunity identification.
• Support the growth of the regional business and technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical expertise in HV/MV/LV electrical systems.
• Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment both AIS and GIS.
• Proven experience in the German energy market, with strong knowledge of local standards, grid codes and regulations to ensure compliance with German and EU requirements.
• Fluency in German and familiarity with local delivery practices are essential.
• Experience as a designer or as project engineer.
• Proven experience delivering complex energy projects within the German energy sector.
• Experience designing electrical infrastructure at concept and FEED and detailed design stages.
• The ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.
• Experience in Technical report writing.
• Experience with mentorship and growing team capabilities.
• Data Centre experience is also highly desirable.

Why join us?

You will love the freedom to bring your own ideas and vision to life, combining client management, project delivery, and team leadership. You will value working alongside colleagues with outstanding technical expertise in a collaborative, caring, and supportive team environment. We offer a flexible working environment, a competitive salary, and a culture that places safety, wellbeing, and professional development at the heart of everything we do. If you are looking to work for one of the world’s most trusted global environmental consulting firms and help shape a more sustainable future for Germany and beyond, the AECOM Germany team looks forward to welcoming you on board.

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