Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution (Hybrid)

AECO; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Job summary

AECOM in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the Transmission & Distribution team. You will deliver medium and low voltage design solutions to UK standards, across private, industrial, and renewables projects, supporting the full delivery lifecycle.

This role offers a hybrid working model, exposure to diverse projects, collaboration with clients and suppliers, and opportunities to develop expertise in protection, control, SCADA interfaces, and electrical system

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of British and DNO specific design standards.
• Proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a Graduate Training programme post degree in both a design office and/or a construction environment within the Energy /Power Sector.
• Understanding of functional characteristics of Power Systems.
• Ability to work with internal and external parties and working within a collaborative culture.
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage design work to DNO Standards.
• Provide Open and Closed Ring and Radial Feeder supply network solutions.
• Carry out Intake and Distribution Substation Layout design (Medium Voltage and Low Voltage).
• Conduct primary plant and equipment design works (Medium and Low Voltage).
• Produce secondary protection and control solution digesting equipment scheme circuit and wiring diagrams.
• Conduct cable sizing calculations, routing, section, and termination drawings (Medium and Low Voltage).
• Undertake Electrical system, earthing grid design and modelling, as well as calculations for touch, step and transfer potential.
• Produce interface designs for SCADA System, Auxiliary supply and COP metering.
• Provide Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Local Standby and Back-up power supply automatic and manual changeover solutions.
• Write technical specifications and support with the down selection and placing of equipment orders/Procurement.
• Liaise and collaborate with external suppliers and clients.
• Provide input into electrical system studies for Low voltage and Medium voltage network modelling and verification.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Arc-flash/Blast requirements and mitigation solutions.
• Review design submissions within the team against the client scope.
• Be part of a design review process with Team Lead Verifier.

Skills

MV design

LV design

Protection & Control

SCADA interface

Cable sizing

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

AECOM in Manchester is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the Transmission & Distribution team. You will deliver medium and low voltage design solutions to UK standards, across private, industrial, and renewables projects, supporting the full delivery lifecycle.

This role offers a hybrid working model, exposure to diverse projects, collaboration with clients and suppliers, and opportunities to develop expertise in protection, control, SCADA interfaces, and electrical system