Senior Electrical Engineer (Defence)

AECOM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Glasgow to lead high and low voltage electrical services for critical national projects. The role involves overseeing design documentation, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to training development. Candidates should have a BEng in electrical engineering and experience in multi-discipline projects, ideally within the defence sector.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible hybrid working

Technical networks

AECOM University

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• BEng in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent.
• Experience in multi-discipline projects, ideally in defence or maritime.

Responsibilities

• Lead High Voltage & Low Voltage electrical services.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and support project integration.
• Participate in design review and project meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of design standards

Experience with High Voltage systems

Experience with Low Voltage systems

Project integration skills

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng in electrical engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

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Senior Electrical Engineer (Defence), Glasgow

Client: AECOM

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Technical

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: J10126356

Job Views: 47

Posted: 22.05.2025

Expiry Date: 06.07.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 professionals delivering impactful projects worldwide.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here. AECOM has an excellent track record of delivering programmes of critical national importance in defence, positioning the business as a leading professional services consultancy for the UK MOD, Defence Manufacturers, and Contractors, as well as the US Department of Defense across Europe. Our Scotland Electrical team seeks a highly proficient Senior Electrical Engineer to join our engineering team.

What you’ll do:

• Lead High Voltage & Low Voltage electrical services, overseeing infrastructure design documentation.
• Participate in design review and project meetings.
• Attend hazard identification workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Review and originate engineering documentation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and support project integration.
• Contribute to training development within your expertise.

Come grow with us:

Enjoy a range of benefits including career development, flexible hybrid working, technical networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BEng in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of design standards, British & European Standards.
• Experience with High Voltage & Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Practical experience in concept, detailed design, and construction stages.
• Experience in electrical plant and equipment assessment.
• Experience in multi-discipline projects, ideally in defence or maritime.

Desirable:

• Experience in UK nuclear industry, especially safety-related structures.
• Knowledge of UK and US nuclear regulations and standards.

Important Details:

• Active UK SC Clearance or ability to obtain it.
• Onsite work in Glasgow 3 days a week.

We value everyone's contributions and perspectives. If you meet some requirements or have transferable skills, we welcome your application.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

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