T&D Grid Modernization Lead

AECO; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to lead and shape the

Exposure to major national and51

Collaboration with multidisciplinary

Opportunities to work on innovative

A strong focus on technical excellence

Job summary

AECOM Netherlands is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Technical Lead to deliver medium- to high-voltage projects (>110kV) from concept through commissioning. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee technical design, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in a hybrid work environment.

Join a dynamic team of 110+ professionals and help drive grid modernisation, renewable integration and asset performance while mentoring engineers and shaping project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems engineering (or equivalent).
• Transmission & Distribution/renewables/large infrastructure design experience including multi-disciplinary scope.
• Extensive experience in the design and delivery of high voltage (>110kV) substation and powerline projects in the Netherlands.
• Experience working with Dutch TSO/DSO requirements and the Dutch electricity market.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations.
• Fluency in English and Dutch;
• Preferred professional engineering registration or chartership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, engineering, and delivery of Grid modernization, high voltage substation, renewables, Battery Storage and powerline projects (>110kV) from concept through commissioning support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and external stakeholders, including AECOM global teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Act as Technical lead for multi-disciplinary design projects, overseeing substation primary, cables, protection & control, civils, overhead lines, and environmental scopes.
• Develop and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation in line with project and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the site installation and commissioning works
• Oversee the network modelling and related power system studies
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to project team members.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Dutch

Client facing communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Power Systems engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

CDEGS

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

Job description

AECOM Netherlands is seeking a Transmission & Distribution Technical Lead to deliver medium- to high-voltage projects (>110kV) from concept through commissioning. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, oversee technical design, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements in a hybrid work environment.

Join a dynamic team of 110+ professionals and help drive grid modernisation, renewable integration and asset performance while mentoring engineers and shaping project delivery