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Associate Director HV Substation Design (UK wide)

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AECOM

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Engineering
  • Edinburgh
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AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in HV substation design, experience with UK utilities, National Grid authorizations, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Chartered status and mentoring skills are essential.
  • You will design primary plant for HV substation projects, manage engineering tasks, support bidding, and ensure quality across project phases from feasibility to detailed design.

Requirements

  • Previous experience with consultancy, contractor, or utility in the energy sector. Client experience with National Grid, SHET, SSE, SPT or any other transmission utility or developer in UK or Ireland.
  • 10 Years plus experience as FEED designer, detailed design, or owner’s engineer role in HV substation design.
  • Experience designing HV infrastructure at concept and FEED and detailed design stages.
  • Understanding of electrical AC HV Plant infrastructure and equipment both AIS and GIS.
  • National Grid Design Assurance authorisation such as LCDAE, CDAE, TP137 or TP141
  • Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects.
  • Chartered status
  • Full driver licence.
  • Mentoring/Leading a team of younger/less experienced engineers.
  • Honors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • A Secondment to HV utilities or developers may also be an option for this role.

Responsibilities

  • AECOM is recruiting for a primary plant focused Associate Director to join our UK Transmission and Distribution (T&D) department.
  • Our T&D team delivers HV design for electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels.
  • The focus of this role is primary plant design for large-scale infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks at voltage levels normally between 132 kV to 400kV.
  • Typical projects include feasibility, optioneering, FEED, detailed design, and design assurance on existing or new substations and other infrastructure.
  • In addition, to the engineering responsibilities, this role includes some support to bidding, project, and quality management.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Associate Director HV Substation Design (UK wide).

What type of projects will the Associate Director be involved in?

The Associate Director will be involved in HV design for electrical power projects at transmission and distribution voltage levels, focusing on primary plant design for large-scale infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks.

What is the minimum experience required for this role?

A minimum of 10 years of experience as a FEED designer, detailed design, or owner's engineer in HV substation design is required.

Is there a requirement for professional qualifications?

Yes, a Chartered status and an Honors Degree in Electrical Engineering are required for this role.

What companies should the candidate have experience with?

Candidates should have experience with consultancy, contractor, or utility in the energy sector and have client experience with National Grid, SHET, SSE, SPT, or any other transmission utility or developer in the UK or Ireland.

What kind of design knowledge is necessary for this position?

Candidates should have an understanding of electrical AC HV plant infrastructure and equipment, both AIS and GIS, and experience designing HV infrastructure at concept and detailed design stages.

Will the role involve mentorship?

Yes, the Associate Director will be responsible for mentoring and leading a team of younger or less experienced engineers.

Is there flexibility in the working arrangements?

Yes, there is flexibility to work across multiple projects and hybrid work options are available.

What additional skills are desirable for this role?

Desirable skills include project management, proposal/bid development, experience in managing multi-discipline engineering projects, and knowledge of control systems and HVDC systems.

Does AECOM support applicants with disabilities?

Yes, AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interviews to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition that meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

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AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

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Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)

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