Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Senior Protection & Control Engineer
Design and optimize high-voltage protection & control systems for transmission projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role is within AECOM's Transmission and Distribution business in the UK and Ireland, a team of around 60 engineers delivering projects from small initiatives to large‑scale ventures such as the Great Grid Upgrade. You will collaborate with electrical, civil and mechanical experts to support the UK’s energy transition from concept to completion. • Develop and optimise protection & control (P&C) solutions, including line, schematic, relay, SCADA, wiring diagrams and design specifications. • Review supplier designs for technical compliance with National Grid or client policies and standards. • Act as Owner’s Engineer, commenting on supplier designs and calculations for high‑voltage, BESS and renewable projects. • Conduct protection coordination studies and settings calculations using ETAP or similar software.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸p&c development
- ▸design review
- ▸owner engineer
- ▸coordination studies
- ▸etap modeling
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
• Hold an electrical/power engineering qualification (HNC/HND, BSc/BEng, MSc/MEng). • Experience in high‑voltage transmission design (132 kV‑400 kV) and P&C FEED or detailed design. • Knowledge of National Grid or SSE high‑voltage design processes. • Strong team player with client‑facing communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects flexibly. • Preferred background in consulting, utility, renewable generation or OEM environments.
Requirements
- ▸electrical degree
- ▸high‑voltage
- ▸grid knowledge
- ▸team player
- ▸project management
- ▸consulting
Benefits
The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to work from an AECOM office, remotely, or on client sites while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance. AECOM fosters a culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work. Employees enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits, including career development programmes, AECOM University, technical practice networks, volunteering days and comprehensive compensation and well‑being programs tailored to diverse lifestyles. • Flexible hybrid working arrangement to support work‑life balance. • Access to career development opportunities, AECOM University and technical practice networks. • Provided with volunteering days and a comprehensive well‑being program.
Work Environment
Hybrid