Lead HV Substation Design Engineer – UK & Ireland

Aecom2; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior HV Substation Design engineer to lead design delivery on major energy infrastructure projects in a hybrid UK environment. You will produce primary plant layouts for HV substations, guide FEED and detailed design, and collaborate with clients to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, review supplier designs, and contribute to tendering and commissioning activities, helping shape a resilient energy future.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector.
• Client experience with National Grid, ESB, EirGrid, SHET, SSE, SPT or any other transmission utility or developer in UK or Ireland.
• Extensive experience as FEED designer, detailed design or owner's engineer role.
• Experience designing the HV infrastructure at concept and FEED design stages.
• Experience in detailed design, design assurance and owner's engineer would be advantageous.
• Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment both AIS and GIS.
• Good team player and have a client-focused mindset customer facing skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.
• Full driver licence.
• Ideally project management experience (incl. budget, time and quality).
• Experience of managing multi-discipline engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce primary plant layouts for HV substations.
• Lead engineering design input to major infrastructure projects.
• Undertake Project Development/Pre-construction activities. E.g. the development of optimum cable routes considering length, thermal conditions and land use.
• Undertake equipment specifications for HV Plant and associated equipment.
• Develop specifications with technology specific specialists and external project partners.
• Develop tender specifications and undertake tender evaluations.
• Provide design assurance of tender return documentation, during tender evaluation and supplier meetings.
• At construction phase, review supplier technical designs, undertaking manufacturing assurance audits, attending FAT and providing commissioning support and fault resolution support.
• Be a trusted partner to key clients.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Driving excellence.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client-focused

Multi-project capability

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM is seeking a senior HV Substation Design engineer to lead design delivery on major energy infrastructure projects in a hybrid UK environment. You will produce primary plant layouts for HV substations, guide FEED and detailed design, and collaborate with clients to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions.

You will mentor junior engineers, review supplier designs, and contribute to tendering and commissioning activities, helping shape a resilient energy future.