Associate - HV Substations Primary

AECOM; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure leader is seeking an Associate/Associate Director for HV Substations in Petaling Jaya. The role involves designing primary electrical systems and leading teams in large-scale HV Plant design. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience, especially in Grid Substation design, and possess a Master's degree along with relevant professional certifications. The position offers extensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years of work experience preferred.
• Experience leading large design engineering teams in Grid Substation design required.
• Mandatory experience on HV Plant Design for large EHV Grid Substations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs and deliverables for primary electrical systems.
• Design earthing systems, HVDC and HVAC systems.
• Coordinate with civil teams for integration of systems.

Skills

HV Plant Design

Design Engineering Leadership

Grid Substation Design

International Standards Exposure

GIS/AIS Design Experience

Education

Master of Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Enterprise Capabilities Team – Associate / Associate Director – HV Substations (Primary)

Location: Damansara City.

About Enterprise Capabilities

Fundamental to our Think and Act Globally strategy and digital adoption, Enterprise Capabilities (EC) is AECOM’s primary vehicle for workshare. Operating across geographic boundaries and time zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery, and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.

With a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high‑quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.

Job Description

Preparation of designs and deliverables related to primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects. The tasks may encompass, but are not limited to, the following, depending on project requirements and the design phase:

Design of primary substation systems, including AIS/GIS configurations, transformer installations, circuit breaker selection, busbar arrangements, switchgear layouts, and disconnectors for voltages up to 800kV.

Preparation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement (GA) layouts, equipment sizing, and equipment layout plans for substations and transmission systems.

Short-circuit force calculations, busbar sizing, fault current analysis, and equipment protection design, ensuring system stability and protection under fault conditions.

Design of earthing systems, including grounding layouts, ground grid system design, and lightning protection systems for substations.

Design and integration of HVDC and HVAC systems, including converter stations, ensuring compatibility with the overall substation design.

Development of transformer layouts, including oil containment, busduct routing, and secondary system interfaces.

Optimisation of substation layouts for new and upgraded substations, considering space constraints, equipment accessibility, and construction considerations.

Review and development of control and protection systems for primary substations, ensuring coordination with secondary systems and compliance with grid operator requirements.

Coordination with civil teams to design and integrate foundations, steel structures, and electrical cable routes, ensuring seamless integration with the primary systems.

Development of equipment specification documents, bill of materials (BOM), and procurement support, ensuring the correct equipment is selected as per project requirements.

Preparation of electrical interconnection diagrams, termination diagrams, cable schedules, and other supporting documentation for the installation and operation of primary systems.

Detailed design and review of auxiliary systems, such as cooling systems, auxiliary power supplies, and battery systems for substations.

Underground cable design, including cable sizing, cable routing, and integration into existing systems, particularly for HV cable systems.

Coordination with external vendors and contractors to ensure the supply and installation of equipment in accordance with design specifications and project requirements.

Qualifications

Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization.

Overall 15+ years of work experience is preferred.

Prior experience in leading large design engineering teams performing Grid Substation design in a global consultancy firm is preferred.

Experience on HV Plant Design for large EHV Grid Substations is mandatory.

Previous experience in design teams working for Grid Utilities (for e.g. National Grid, Transgrid, Transpower, Powergrid etc.) is highly desirable.

Exposure to International standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, Australian Standards and Middle East region codes and standards) is preferred.

Previous design experience working with GIS and AIS EHV substation HV Plant Primary design is preferable.

Benefits & Opportunities

As a global infrastructure leader, AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet diverse employee needs, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Working with AECOM means participation in groundbreaking projects worldwide, access to advanced technology, and an environment that champions growth, collaboration, and community.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.