Remote Principal Electrical Engineer - Distribution Lead

AECOM is recruiting an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join our UK&I Transmission and Distribution (T&D) department.

• Lead a team in the development and delivery of distribution network design.
• Provide technical expertise into bids and proposals and represent the company in client meetings.
• Lead and develop the distribution team with line management responsibility.

• Low voltage and medium voltage (up to 33kV) network design
• Low voltage and medium voltage cable sizing, routing and termination
• Electrical system earthing design such as:
  • Earth grid design and modelling
  • Understanding of touch, step and transfer potential
  • Earthing and bonding requirements
• Carrying out design work to DNO, Defence and private network standards
• Review of design packages carried out by others within the distribution team
• Compliance and assurance design reviews of 3rd party design packages
• Carrying out owners engineer role on projects reviewing designs on behalf of clients
• Input into electrical system studies for LV and MV networks. Inputs such as:
  • Network configuration
  • Operating scenarios
  • Protection requirements
  • Arc flash requirements

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Technical practice networks
• AECOM University
• Volunteering days

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of British, European and DNO specific design standards
• Knowledge and understanding of protection setting coordination and grading
• Proven track record as a trainee or assistant electrical engineer, or completion of a graduate training programme post‑degree within the energy/power sector
• Understanding of functional characteristics of power systems
• Ability to work with internal and external parties and within a strong team‑working culture
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation
• Experience leading or mentoring junior team members

• Experience working under engineering design governance structure
• Experience preparing pre‑construction information, carrying out design risk assessments and design risk reviews, and knowledge of CDM regulations
• Experience in MV & HV cable design
• Experience in protection & control

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