Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Distribution (Hybrid UK)

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

AECOM, a leading global infrastructure firm, invites applications for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in its Transmission & Distribution team. The role offers hybrid work options and exposure to diverse energy projects across private, industrial, transmission/distribution, and renewable sectors.

You’ll contribute to MV/LV design, protection schemes, and field-ready drawings, collaborating with suppliers and clients to deliver practical, compliant solutions across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Requires degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of British and DNO design standards.
• Experience in design office or construction environment in Energy/Power sector.
• Ability to work with internal and external parties in a collaborative culture.
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage design to DNO standards.
• Provide open/closed ring and radial feeder solutions.
• Carry out intake and distribution substation layout design.
• Conduct primary plant and equipment design (MV/LV).
• Produce protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Cable sizing, routing, section and termination drawings (MV/LV).
• Design electrical system, earthing grid modelling and fault calculations.
• Interface designs for SCADA and metering systems.
• Assist with procurement and equipment orders.

Skills

Electrical design

DNO standards

Power systems

Team collaboration

Documentation writing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

AECOM, a leading global infrastructure firm, invites applications for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer in its Transmission & Distribution team. The role offers hybrid work options and exposure to diverse energy projects across private, industrial, transmission/distribution, and renewable sectors.

You’ll contribute to MV/LV design, protection schemes, and field-ready drawings, collaborating with suppliers and clients to deliver practical, compliant solutions across project lifecycles.