Principal Rail E&P Design Engineer

AECOM; Moor Side; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design in rail infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Electrification & Power systems, particularly with low voltage applications. Responsibilities include managing design projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers hybrid work options and aims to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery.
• Experience leading projects as a CRE or Lead Engineer.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design work packages.
• Provide technical and commercial oversight for project design.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Rail industry experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Design safety principles

Education

BSc, BEng, or MEng in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer or working towards

Tools

ETAP

AMTECH

ElectricalOM

Job description

Overview

We are seeking Principal Electrical Engineer to take a lead role in our Electrification & Power (E&P) team within Transportation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical design professional with a passion for innovation, a strong technical foundation and a proven record of delivering complex rail infrastructure projects. You will take responsibility for the technical and commercial delivery of key rail projects, with a particular focus on low voltage (LV) systems, including Points Heating, Lighting, and Signalling Power. The team provides design, assessment, inspection, construction support and management services across a wide range of rail infrastructure projects. Our work spans the full lifecycle from feasibility studies and outline design through to detailed design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver: Lead and manage the delivery of electrical design work packages across rail infrastructure projects and act as Lead Engineer or Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE), ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and safety regulations
• Collaborate: Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions. Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health & Safety legislation
• Thrive: Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates, supporting them in their professional development and chartership journeys
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of Electrification & Power systems in the UK rail sector
• Deep knowledge of low voltage systems, particularly Points Heating, Lighting and Signalling Power
• Experience working to Network Rail, London Underground, Railway Group Standards, British Standards and Eurocodes
• Familiarity with the full project lifecycle - from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, design safety principles and risk assessment
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others
• Previous line management experience is desirable
• Prior experience in bidding processes is considered beneficial
• Lead and perform site surveys as part of project delivery

Qualifications

• BSc, BEng, or MEng in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET)
• Strong Electrical Engineering background with Rail industry experience
• Proven track record in railway Electrification & Power design and delivery
• Experience in leading projects as a CRE or Lead Engineer
• Experienced in Points Heating, Signalling Power, Power system analysis, ETAP, AMTECH, ElectricalOM etc.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team

About AECOM

We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity. You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. We support a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We offer a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Join us and you’ll benefit from industry-leading technology and thinking, transformational work with big impact, and work flexibility. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why join us

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don’t just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives. We develop projects from concept through operation, providing engineering and construction services for multiyear, multimillion-dollar projects for major rail and transit agencies. Our specialists provide analytical and strategic expertise for every stage of a project.