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Associate Director HV Substation Design (UK wide)

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AECOM

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You have 10+ years in HV substation design, client experience with UK transmission utilities, relevant authorizations, Chartered status, an Electrical Engineering degree, and mentoring skills.
  • You will focus on HV primary plant design for infrastructure projects, support bidding, project management, and ensure quality across feasibility to detailed design stages for substations.

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.

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 role of the Associate Director HV Substation Design at AECOM?

The role involves overseeing primary plant design for large-scale infrastructure, grid connections, and private networks at transmission and distribution voltage levels, focusing on HV substation design.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates need an Honors Degree in Electrical Engineering, over 10 years of experience in HV substation design, Chartered status, and a full driver’s license.

Is previous experience with National Grid or other transmission utilities necessary?

Yes, previous experience with consultancy, contractor, or utility in the energy sector, including client experience with National Grid, SHET, SSE, SPT, or any other transmission utility or developer in the UK or Ireland is essential.

What projects will the Associate Director be involved in?

The Associate Director will work on feasibility, optioneering, FEED, detailed design, and design assurance on substations and other infrastructure, predominantly focusing on projects in the UK and Ireland.

Are there opportunities for mentoring in this role?

Yes, the position involves mentoring and leading a team of younger or less experienced engineers.

Will the Associate Director be involved in project management as well?

Yes, the role includes some responsibilities related to bidding, project, and quality management.

What types of skills are desirable for candidates applying for this position?

Desirable skills include project management, proposal and bid development, managing multi-discipline engineering projects, and knowledge of control systems, transformers, HVDC systems, and HV Protection & Control.

Does AECOM support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, AECOM is committed to fostering a safe and respectful workplace that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What additional support is offered for applicants with disabilities?

AECOM is a Disability Confident Employer and will provide an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Is there flexibility in work arrangements for this position?

Yes, there are hybrid work options available, allowing employees to work from AECOM offices, remote locations, or client sites.

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AECOM

We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm.

Engineering & Construction
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10,001+
Employees
1990
Founded Year

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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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