Associate Director – Substation Design (uk)

AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Birmingham, United Kingdom
On-site
Hv infrastructure design experience
National grid standards knowledge
Uk transmission utility client experience
This role leads technical delivery for large-scale electrical power projects at voltage levels between 132 kV to 400kV

Job Summary

  • This role leads technical delivery for large-scale electrical power projects at voltage levels between 132 kV to 400kV.
  • The successful candidate will mentor junior staff, drive safety in design ethos, and build strong client relationships with UK utilities.
  • AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, and access to industry-leading technology within a global team.

Matching Summary

This role leads technical delivery for large-scale electrical power projects at voltage levels between 132 kV to 400kV.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HV infrastructure design experience
  • National Grid standards knowledge
  • UK transmission utility client experience
  • FEED and detailed design expertise
  • AIS and GIS plant equipment understanding

Nice-to-have

  • Secondary system design knowledge
  • Control systems and HVDC experience
  • Interconnector and protection knowledge
  • Design assurance on existing substations
  • Proposal development leadership skills

Key Requirements

  • CDAE / LCDAE approval preferred
  • Previous consultancy or utility sector experience
  • Experience with National Grid or SHET clients

Work Rights

Not specified

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