Senior Electrical Engineer – BESS & Grid Connections (Hybrid)

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

AECOM University

Job summary

AECOM is hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and energy storage projects across the UK and Europe. The role covers FEED, detailed design, and grid connection works for BESS, PV, and wind, with opportunities on major storage programs in the region.

The successful candidate will lead electrical design for 11kV–400kV connections, collaborate with clients, and support bids and quality processes within a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as FEED designer or owner’s engineer.
• Knowledge of battery storage tech and grid connections.
• Experience with HV grid connection, metering and control.
• Experience in consultancy/contractor or electrical utility.
• Knowledge of G99/G100 and grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design for energy storage projects (11kV–400kV).
• Develop grid connection solutions for energy storage and renewables.
• Design BESS balance of plant and associated controls.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.
• Support bidding, project and quality management.

Skills

Electrical Eng

FEED design

HV grid connection

BESS knowledge

Client-facing skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

EnergyPro

CYMCAP

Cableizer

Autodesk Construction Cloud

ETAP

DigSILENT

Job description

AECOM is hiring a Senior Electrical Design Engineer focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and energy storage projects across the UK and Europe. The role covers FEED, detailed design, and grid connection works for BESS, PV, and wind, with opportunities on major storage programs in the region.

The successful candidate will lead electrical design for 11kV–400kV connections, collaborate with clients, and support bids and quality processes within a hybrid working model.